Heifetz Alumni & Touring Artists
At the Heifetz Institute, we are honored to have mentored many of the leading young musicians in the world throughout our 25+ years. From competition winners and superb soloists to educators, innovators, and trailblazers, browse the extensive lists of recent alumni and Artists in Residence, and meet the ambassadors of the Heifetz ethos who represent the vanguard of concert music.
Alumni Opportunities
Did you attend the Heifetz Institute? If so, you’re part of an exclusive group of musicians who have studied with some of the world’s most celebrated string teachers, and explored their creative potential through the unique Heifetz Performance & Communication Training methodology. We believe that Heifetz training prepares our students to become not only more effective communicators and performers, but also more confident and dynamic in all facets of life. Now we want to reconnect and hear more about how you’ve put your Heifetz experience into play – both on and off stage!
![Heifetz On Tour Ensemble In Residence logo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Heifetz-On-Tour.png)
Heifetz On Tour
Back in action after a “pandemic pause,” Heifetz On Tour is the Institute’s longstanding program of National Outreach and Career Development.Heifetz on Tour program designed to offer real-world performance and outreach opportunities for promising young alumni. The touring program ranges from Maine to Florida to California through our collaborations with partner institutions eager to showcase the talents of our Heifetz students and alumni. Learn more
![Ensemble In Residence logo Ensemble In Residence logo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ensemble-In-Residence.png)
![Ensemble In Residence logo Ensemble In Residence logo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ensemble-In-Residence.png)
Heifetz Ensemble in Residence [HEIR]:
Inheriting the Past – Sustaining the Present – Defining the Future
All Heifetz alumni are welcome to apply to be part of the diverse group of exceptional young musicians whose achievements are based on talent, perseverance, and a commitment to use their artistry as a means of bettering our society as a whole. Now accepting applications for 2023-24 and Fall 2024. Learn More
Featured Heifetz Institute Alumni
![Michael Casimir](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Michael-Casimir-_sq.jpg)
![Michael Casimir](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Michael-Casimir-_sq.jpg)
Michael Casimir
Viola
![Matthew Cohen](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.png)
![Matthew Cohen](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.png)
Matthew Cohen
Viola
![Andrew Gonzalez](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrew-Gonzalez-square-1.jpg)
![Andrew Gonzalez](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrew-Gonzalez-square-1.jpg)
Andrew Gonzalez
Viola
![Yehun Danny Jin](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Danny-Jin-square.png)
![Yehun Danny Jin](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Danny-Jin-square.png)
Yehun Danny Jin
Violin
![Christine J. Lee](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Christine-J.-Lee.jpg)
![Christine J. Lee](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Christine-J.-Lee.jpg)
Christine J. Lee
Cello
![Mo Mo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MoMoII-1.png)
![Mo Mo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MoMoII-1.png)
Mo Mo
Cello
![Andrea Cassarubios](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrea-Cassarubios.jpg)
![Andrea Cassarubios](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrea-Cassarubios.jpg)
Andrea Cassarubios
Cello
![Roric Cunningham](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Roric-Cunningham.jpg)
![Roric Cunningham](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Roric-Cunningham.jpg)
Roric Cunningham
Cello
![Wynton Grant](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wynton-Grant-1-1.jpg)
![Wynton Grant](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wynton-Grant-1-1.jpg)
Wynton Grant
Violin
![Alexi Kenney](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Alexi-Kenney.jpg)
![Alexi Kenney](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Alexi-Kenney.jpg)
Alexi Kenney
Violin
![Shannon Lee](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shannon-Lee-Square.jpg)
![Shannon Lee](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shannon-Lee-Square.jpg)
Shannon Lee
Violin
![Noémie Raymond-Friset](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/noemie-raymond-friset-1.png)
![Noémie Raymond-Friset](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/noemie-raymond-friset-1.png)
Noémie Raymond-Friset
Cello
![Angela Sin Ying Chan](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2.png)
![Angela Sin Ying Chan](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2.png)
Angela Sin Ying Chan
Violin
![Benjamin Fried](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Benjamin-Fried-square.jpg)
![Benjamin Fried](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Benjamin-Fried-square.jpg)
Benjamin Fried
Cello
![Chad Hoopes](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chad-Hoopes.jpg)
![Chad Hoopes](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chad-Hoopes.jpg)
Chad Hoopes
Violin
![Chloé Kiffer](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chloe_kiffer.jpeg)
![Chloé Kiffer](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chloe_kiffer.jpeg)
Chloé Kiffer
Violin
![Geneva Lewis](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/geneva-lewis.jpg)
![Geneva Lewis](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/geneva-lewis.jpg)
Geneva Lewis
Violin
![Andres Sanchez](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andres-Sanchez-square.jpg)
![Andres Sanchez](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andres-Sanchez-square.jpg)
Andres Sanchez
Cello
![Eunghee Cho](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eunghee-Cho-Action-Shot-Photo-credit-Chris-Kitchen-resized.jpeg)
![Eunghee Cho](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eunghee-Cho-Action-Shot-Photo-credit-Chris-Kitchen-resized.jpeg)
Eunghee Cho
Cello
![Zlatomir Fung](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zlatomir-Fung.jpg)
![Zlatomir Fung](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zlatomir-Fung.jpg)
Zlatomir Fung
Cello
![Ismael Guerrero](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ismael-Guerrero.jpg)
![Ismael Guerrero](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ismael-Guerrero.jpg)
Ismael Guerrero
Cello
![So Hyun Ko](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ko-SoHyun-sq.jpg)
![So Hyun Ko](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ko-SoHyun-sq.jpg)
So Hyun Ko
Violin
![Thomas Mesa](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mesa_square.jpg)
![Thomas Mesa](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mesa_square.jpg)
Thomas Mesa
Cello
![Eric Silberger](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Eric-Silberger.jpg)
![Eric Silberger](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Eric-Silberger.jpg)
Eric Silberger
Violin
![Joseph Skerik](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joe-Skerik-square.jpg)
![Joseph Skerik](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joe-Skerik-square.jpg)
Joseph Skerik
Viola
![Rachell Ellen Wong](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rachell-wong-violin-square.jpg)
![Rachell Ellen Wong](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rachell-wong-violin-square.jpg)
Rachell Ellen Wong
Violin
![Caeli Smith](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Caeli-Smith.jpg)
![Caeli Smith](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Caeli-Smith.jpg)
Caeli Smith
Viola
![Yezu Woo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yezu-Woo_sq-scaled.jpg)
![Yezu Woo](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yezu-Woo_sq-scaled.jpg)
Yezu Woo
Violin
![Ji-Won Song](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ji-Won-Song-1-1.jpg)
![Ji-Won Song](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ji-Won-Song-1-1.jpg)
Ji-Won Song
Violin
![YiQun Xu](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YiQun-Xu-square-1.jpg)
![YiQun Xu](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YiQun-Xu-square-1.jpg)
YiQun Xu
Cello
![Emma Wernig](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Emma-Wernig-viola.jpg)
![Emma Wernig](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Emma-Wernig-viola.jpg)
Emma Wernig
Viola
![Itamar Zorman](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Itamar-Zorman-square.jpg)
![Itamar Zorman](https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Itamar-Zorman-square.jpg)
Itamar Zorman
Violin