About Me

Rebecca Lewis received her bachelors degree in Music Education from Penn State University in May of 2010.  After graduation, Becky received her first job in the West Shore School District teaching at Newberry and Fishing Creek Elementary schools as a general music teacher and choral director for the 2010-2011 school year. She is currently working on her masters degree at George Mason University studying Viola Pedagogy. She is from Harrisburg, PA.  Becky was born in Maryland and lived there with her family until the age of nine which then she moved to Pennsylvania where she had many wonderful opportunities. She graduated High School in 2006 and then continued her education at Penn State University.Becky started the violin when she was four years old and switched to the viola when she was seven.  She has studied with many wonderful viola teachers:  Sally Grobani, Pamela DeWall, Dr. Robert Lau, Dr. Timothy Deighton at Penn State, and currently with Nancy Thomas, who plays with the National Symphony, at George Mason University.Previously to attending PSU, Rebecca played in the Cedar Cliff High School Orchestra and string quartet.  She has also participated in the PMEA orchestra festivals, the Wednesday Club Youth Chamber Orchestra, and Shippensburg University-Community Orchestra. Becky had also performed a yearly recital since the age of four . During Becky's years at Penn State, she played in the Philharmonic Orchestra, viola ensemble, and other chamber groups. Throughout her life she has performed at major performing halls such as the Kennedy Center, the Constitution Hall, Heinz Hall, the Kimmel Center, and Carnegie Hall.   Before receiving her general music teaching position in the West Shore School District, as a music education major at PSU, Rebecca student taught. She had the opportunity to teach general music at Newport Elementary School, Newport School District in PA. Becky also taught a variety of music subjects at Central Dauphin High School, Central Dauphin School District in Harrisburg, PA, such as orchestra, choir, music theory, and much more.Not only does Becky love to play the viola and teach, Rebecca also loves to sing and dance.  Becky danced for 14 years and performed in many recitals. She was a member of the Cedar Cliff High School Chamber Singers and Octet.  She has participated in the PMEA Choral Festivals and many musicals sometimes with major roles. At PSU, she has sung with the top woman's choir, Oriana Singers, and with the top auditioned group, Concert Choir, for 2.5 years and has toured with them in multiple States. Rebecca is currently studying voice with Claudia Catania. Rebecca is enjoying her new found love and interest of Vocal Jazz. Becky is studying Vocal Jazz from Joanna Pascale who teaches at Temple University. She had the amazing experience to attend University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Workshop with the well- known Paris Rutherford. At George Mason, along with her viola, Rebecca will be studying Jazz too.