Spring 2026
Rhythm as the Musical Soul
My article on Adès' Three Berceuses from The Exterminating Angel appears in the Journal of the American Viola Society.
Brightin Rose
Schlumpf
Violist · Violinist · Performer · Educator
A Colorado-based violist and violinist whose work spans orchestral, chamber, solo, and pedagogical stages — and a private studio built on the belief that music is a lifelong, collaborative pursuit.
Recently published
Rhythm as the Musical Soul
“Rhythm as the Musical Soul in Adès’ Three Berceuses from The Exterminating Angel” is featured in the Spring 2026 Journal of the American Viola Society.
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Biber Passacaglia
From the first of her doctoral recitals at the University of Northern Colorado. More performances, from Rochberg to Mark O’Connor, are collected on the media page.
Events & news
Recent work
June 2025
Meeting Governor Jared Polis at press conference
Speaking to coverage of the Boulder attack and the response from Colorado's music community.
2025
Second Prize, David Dalton Viola Research Competition
Awarded by the American Viola Society for research on off-the-string bow strokes in orchestral excerpts.
Now accepting students for Fall 2026
Interested in working together?
Violin and viola lessons, in person across Colorado and online anywhere — plus performance bookings for concerts, ceremonies, and private events.