Mary Sorlie

Mary conducts the GTCYS  Philharmonia East and West orchestras. As a studio violin and viola teacher, Mary enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities. A GTCYS alumna, Ms. Sorlie was awarded the 2011 MNSOTA Master Teacher: Studio Award. She received a Bachelor and Master of Music in violin performance from the University of Minnesota. Mary is a frequent guest conductor and string clinician in the Midwest, as well as a freelance violinist. A lover of the great outdoors, she is an avid rock climber, paddle boarder and trail runner.  She resides in St. Paul with her husband Chuck and wonder dog, Lucy.