Community
"Music for everyone, everywhere."
Community engagement has been an important part of Elisabeth's music making through the many international communities she has been involved in.
From volunteering as a bugler in her hometown to performing in street orchestras, Elisabeth has made accessibility, engagement, and inclusion priorities in her career. Check out some of her recent projects below!
photo by Sunny Thaper
Nevis Ensemble
Elisabeth is one of the original members of the Nevis Ensemble. In August 2018, the group had its inaugural tour, which included over 70 concerts throughout Scotland in a variety of locations. From community halls to supermarkets, refugee centers to the top of Ben Nevis, the aptly-named Nevis ensemble brings music to every kind of audience all around Scotland.
Elisabeth rejoined Nevis for the 2019 summer tour of the Outer Hebrides. Click here for a review of the ensemble from the Scotsman, which specifically calls out Elisabeth for her engaging presentation style.
Most recently, Elisabeth performed the preview of “Room to breathe” with Nevis Ensemble musicians and Drake Music Scotland at the 2022 RCS Plug Festival. The premiere of the full piece will be held at the Sound Festival in Fall 2022.
Elisabeth also writes for the Nevis Magazine.
Ricciotti Ensemble
Elisabeth joined the Ricciotti Ensemble on their tour of the Netherlands in the Spring of 2018 and JuR festijn 2018. The "Game Tour" played over 30 performances in venues ranging from schools to train stations and for audiences ranging from refugees to passersby. The orchestra lives up to their motto, "Music for everyone, everywhere," and plays music from all genres and backgrounds.
Elisabeth can also be heard on Ricciotti’s latest album: “Durf te leven.”
Northwestern University New Student and Family Programs
Elisabeth served on the 2016 Board of Directors for Northwestern University’s New Student and Family Programs Office and acted as a Peer Adviser from 2014 to 2016. In these roles, Elisabeth mentored new students, trained student leaders, and wrote curriculum for first-year Bienen School of Music students.
