Cellist Maggie Hummel

A native of California, cellist Maggie Hummel began her cello studies with Nancy Yamagata of the Colburn School and later John Walz of the Los Angeles Opera. Ms. Hummel continued her education at Northwestern University, earning a BM in Cello Performance under Hans Jorgen Jensen. Following her undergraduate work, Ms. Hummel was accepted into the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. In 2010 Ms. Hummel returned to her studies, earning a Master’s degree in Cello Performance from the Peabody Institute under Alan Stepansky. While at Peabody, Ms. Hummel also studied baroque cello and performance practice with cellist John Moran. Ms. Hummel has maintained a full teaching studio, both privately and through the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. She has performed extensively in the DC area as a member of Sage Strings and the Inscape Chamber Orchestra, and served as a section cellist with the National Symphony Orchestra.