Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Colleen has been performing and teaching around the globe for many years. As a member of the Kammerorchester Basel in Switzerland and a resident there for 4 years, she toured extensively throughout Western Europe. Shecontinues her membership with the ensemble today making periodic appearances. Also while in Switzerland, she co-founded the chamber ensemble Ex Luce with soprano, Ana Arnaz. The ensemble seeks to bridge early, contemporary and traditional music in its varied programs some of which include works written for the ensemble. Other performing highlights include a recent European tour with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra led by world renowned violinist, Joshua Bell, performing Vivaldi's 4 Seasons and Schubert's Death and the Maiden. Locally, Colleen performs as principal second violin with the Opera North Orchestra and as a section player with the Springfield Symphony. She teaches at Smith College, Westfield State University and at the Williston Academy in Easthampton. Colleen received a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory and a Masters of Music degree from Rice University. In addition she received an Artist's Diploma from the Schweizerischer Musikpädagogischer Verband in Basel, Switzerland.