Research Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
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Monica D. Kohler
Research Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Harvard University, B.A., 1988
California Institute of Technology, Ph.D., 1995

California Institute of Technology
Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
MC 104-44
Pasadena, CA 91125

318 Gates-Thomas
Phone: (626) 395-4142

Music Bio

Classically trained cellist since 1974

  • Burbank Philharmonic, 2017-2023
  • Chamber music recital (with piano), 2021
  • Caltech Alumni Association "Tiny Desk Concert" - solo cello concert via Zoom, 2021
  • "Caltech Trio" chamber music recital (with piano, violin), 2019
  • Pasadena Community Orchestra (principal cellist), 2015-2019
  • "Caltech Trio" chamber music recital (with piano, violin), 2018
  • Chamber music recital (with piano, violin), 2014
  • Glendale Community College Orchestra (principal cellist), 2011, 2013
    • William Tell Overture cello solo (Rossini)
  • Cello-piano recital, Caltech 2012
  • Glendale Community College Choir concerts (orchestra member), 2009, 2010, 2012
  • Opera Pasadena (principal cellist in opera orchestra), 2004-2008
  • Chamber music recital (with flute, piano), 2003
  • Chamber music recital (with clarinet, piano), 2000
  • Solo recital (with piano), 1991
  • Caltech chamber music performances, 1988-1994
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra (principal cellist), 1984-1988
    • Orchestra tour to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, 1985
    • Orchestra tour to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, 1988
  • Harvard Bach Society Orchestra (principal cellist), 1984-1987
  • Los Angeles Philharmonic Summer Institute Orchestra, 1983
  • American Youth Orchestra, 1983
  • Young Musicians Foundation Orchestra, 1982-1983

Instructors

George Neikrug, Boston University
Eleanore Schoenfeld, University of Southern California
Peter Rejto, California State University Northridge
Joan Lunde