Chamber Symphony (20 years). Having performed in over 20 countries he has been frequently sought after as a guest artist with Speculum Musicae, Eos, Da Capo, Harmonie, North Country, Houston Da Camera, and the American Chamber Ensembles. In addition to being one of the most active and visible violinists in New York, Rood is on the faculty at Columbia University as an adjunct violin professor, and has coached at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and the Interlochen Arts Academy through the Orpheus Institute. He has also given masterclasses at the Masterworks Festival, SUNY Potsdam, and the Norwalk Youth Symphony, and judged competitions at the Juilliard School, New York Youth Symphony, and New Jersey Youth Symphony. Rood is also active in the genre of jazz. With Orpheus, he recorded with Herbie Hancock, on the Grammy Award winning "Gershwin's World." He has also recorded on several occasions with jazz bassist John Patitucci, leading to three additional Grammy Award nominations. Richard has also performed with such contemporary jazz greats as Freddie Hubbard and Pat Metheny. Rood received bachelor's and master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. His principal teachers include Margaret Randall, Charles Castleman, and Raphael Bronstein. Rood is married to violinist Denise Rood and they reside in Pelham Manor, New York. References 1955 births Living people American classical violinists Male classical violinists American male violinists Grammy Award winners Manhattan School of Music faculty Musicians from Cleveland Classical musicians from Ohio 21st-century classical violinists 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century American violinists