Sounds in Winter Concert – String Theory Trio
January 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The String Theory Trio is a newly formed ensemble comprised of three friends who recently began exploring repertoire that exists for two violins and a cello. For many years, they have performed with local orchestras, choral groups, and chamber groups, and have taught their instruments to students of all ages and levels of experience.
They will be performing in the Long Room at The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum on Saturday, January 18th at 3pm.
The concert is open to the public and free, though donations are always appreciated, either online or at the event.
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Brian Mooney has been playing the cello for 36 years and studied with Matthias Wexler and Jean-Michel Fonteneau, among others. He grew up in Colonie, NY and attended the Crane School of Music at Potsdam as well as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He is currently in his 20th year of teaching orchestra at Niskayuna High School and is active as a gig musician.
Dana Probeyahn-Smith is a local music educator and violinist. This is her 21st year teaching strings in the South Colonie School district where she currently directs the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade orchestras at Lisha Kill Middle School. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Violin Performance from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and a Master of Music from Ithaca College. She has played with the Glens Falls and Schenectady Symphonies and performed with the Rome Festival Orchestra in Italy. She lives in Delmar with her husband, 5-year-old daughter, and pup.
Kathryn Tomlin has been playing violin for 36 years and grew up in Baldwinsville, NY, studying under Jim Krehbiel of Syracuse, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Violin Performance from SUNY Albany in 2005. Since 2002, she has played with several local orchestras in the Capital District, including: Schenectady Symphony, Utica Symphony, Catskill Symphony, and Berkshire Symphony, as well as a number of choral and chamber ensembles. As a freelance musician, she frequently plays in small ensembles for weddings and other special events. She also teaches violin and viola as a private instructor. She lives in Schenectady with her husband, 7-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and two cats.
This program is made possible through Ballston Spa Committee of the Arts, and by a grant from Saratoga Arts and The Music Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians.
