Nia McQuarters is a viola instructor at the Michigan State University Community Music School. She recieved a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Oregon
School of Music and Dance, and is currently persuing a Master’s in Viola performance from MSU under the tutelage of Professor Eric Nowlin.
As a classically trained musician, Nia especially enjoys playing ensemble music and has performed with the with the MSU Symphony Orchestra, the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra, and the National Youth Symphony Orchestra (NYO2). Additionally, she has played in the pit for a number of productions as a part of Orchestra Next and the Chicago Summer Opera. Nia holds a passion for soundtracks and film music, which has afforded her the opportunity to play at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Bros. Studios in California, under the baton of Anthony Parnther.
Nia is known for her enthusiasm when it comes to teaching, and deeply believes in the transformative power a music education can offer.
