Alicia Gregorian Sawyers · cello

A Native of East Lansing Michigan, cellist Alicia Gregorian Sawyers received her Masters Degree from New England Conservatory in 2008, studying with Natasha Brofsky.  She received her BM in 2006 from Michigan State University, where she studied with Suren Bagratuni.  A diverse musician, Mrs. Sawyers has performed with famous artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman to Kanye West.  She has appeared in concert at Jordan Hall, Sanders Theater, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall for the Mostly Mozart Festival.  Mrs. Sawyers has spent her summers at various music festivals including the Bowdoin International Music Festival, The Meadowmount School of Music and The Perlman Music Program.  As an orchestral musician, she has had the pleasure to work with many great conductors, including Joseph Silverstein and Hugh Wolf.  A passionate chamber musician, she has had the opportunity to work with renowned musicians such as Paul Katz, Roger Tapping and members of the Borromeo and Juilliard String Quartets.  Living in Grand Rapids MI, Mrs. Sawyers performs with several orchestras throughout the area and around the state.  She is the Principal cellist for the West Michigan Symphony.  A dedicated teacher, Mrs. Sawyers currently has over 30 private students.