Mary Rowell (Violin/Viola) is a freelance professional musician and teacher in the Portland area. Mary’s violin playing has been described as “brilliant” by Anne Voegtlin of the Columbian. She has been blessed that her violin (and viola) has been a ticket to many interesting gigs and fun experiences including festivals in Italy, Austria, Germany, the Aleutian Islands, Ashland, Astoria and Eugene. In addition to teaching, Mary has played with Portland Baroque Orchestra, Eugene Symphony and musicals at Portland Center Stage and other regional theaters. As a freelancer, she plays many styles including period playing (baroque violin and viola). Mary’s violin and viola can be heard in the sound library MegaMagic by PlugInGuru. Currently, Mary is Concertmaster of the Bach Cantata Choir Orchestra for the past 15 years, and freelances in local groups,and plays at her church. She lives in Southeast Portland with her piano-tuner husband, cats and chickens.

Mary received her Masters in Music from Portland State studying with Carol Sindell. She lives in Southeast Portland with her piano-technician husband, cats and chickens.