Elizabeth Suh

Violin/Viola

How long have you played?

40 years

Occupation (or what keeps you busy when you’re not making music):

I do music full time, including teaching private lessons, playing in SSO, and playing in my church orchestra. I also homeschool my son.

How did you get started playing your instrument?

I started playing in a Suzuki program offered at my elementary school.

Musical groups I’ve played with:

Favorite piece I’ve ever performed:

Favorite composer or musical style:

I love playing Baroque and Classical music.

Favorite hobby besides music:

Reading

Favorite food or restaurant:

Corner 21

Favorite movie or TV show:

I haven’t watched anything in ages!

A place I’d love to visit:

Greece

Something most people don’t know about me:

I couldn’t count or read music until I was a junior in high school. I played by ear for 8 years before learning to read music.

If I could have dinner with any musician (past or present), it would be:

Chopin. I would love to understand what kind of person could compose such emotional music.

What do you enjoy most about playing in the Ozark Festival Orchestra?

The people - I love our orchestra community!

What advice would you give someone thinking about joining?

Please join. We would love to have you!

Favorite orchestra memory:

I really enjoy our Christmas parties!