Rose French, Horn

 

          Rose French has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in China, Croatia, Venezuela, South Africa, Mexico, and in the United States. French has performed with groups in the Southwest including the Phoenix Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Arizona Opera, Musica Nova Orchestra, Symphony of the West Valley, the Salt River Brass Band, and Orquestra Sinfonica of Monterrey, Mexico.  In 2007, Rose founded the Mill Ave Chamber Players, a woodwind chamber music ensemble focused on creating concert events that reflect the diverse communities of Phoenix.   www.millavechamberplayers.org

          French completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts at Arizona State University and holds degrees in Music Education, Music Technology, and Performance from Duquesne University. Since 2008, French has been the Exhibits Coordinator for the International Horn Society.  She maintains a private studio and teaches at Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children which is a non-profit music academy that provides free instruction and instruments to under-served youth.