Tom Ginsberg - Violin/Viola/Music Theory
Tom began his studies at the age of 8 attending the Peabody Preparatory Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. His primary teacher was Gerald Eyth, formerly of the NBC Radio Symphony. At the age of 17 Tom attended the Tanglewood Institute studying with Gerald Gelbloom, violinist with the Boston Symphony.
In 1984 Tom received his Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance from West Virginia University, where his primary instructor was Donald Portnoy. After graduating, Tom became a founding member of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra as well as playing with the Baltimore Opera and the Baltimore Symphony. From 1985-1990 Tom continued his violin studies with Herbert Greenberg (Baltimore Symphony, concertmaster) and John Blake Jr., (jazz recording artist). Tom also toured Japan, South Korea and the United States with the Mantovani Orchestra. As a freelance violinist Tom has performed with Smokey Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr., Rosemary Clooney, Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, Linda Ronstadt, George Benson and many others.
In 1993, Tom joined "The President's Own" United States Marine Band as a music copyist. He held that position until 2003 when he relocated to Tucson, Arizona with his wife violinist Mimi Papp. He continues to perform as a freelance violinist/violist with the Arizona Opera, Tucson Symphony, Tucson Pops, and The Camus Quartet.
A veteran of studio and stage Tom also plays Electric Violin and Mandolin. His versatility in music, ranges from Bach to Coltrane to Hendrix.
