Cellist Emileigh Brooke Vandiver brings people together through the humanity of music, cello in tow. Described by the Boston Musical Intelligencer as a musician who conveys “a world of emotional meaning to the cello,” Ms. Vandiver’s performances, teaching, and community engagement reflect her desire to reverse the current trend of social isolation and reconnect people across cultures.  Reviewed by the New York Times as an “excellent performer," Ms. Vandiver is a versatile musician who has performed and toured internationally with various orchestras across the globe. A newcomer to San Francisco, she previously held section positions with the Dallas Symphony, Houston Symphony and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and an Associate Principal position with the Fort Worth Symphony. Additional ensemble experiences include touring and/or performing with the Baltimore Symphony, the Grant Park Orchestra, the Boston Lyric Opera, Artsophere, and A Far Cry. For several summers she has been a member of the Sun Valley Music Festival in Idaho. Ms. Vandiver completed her Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees as well as a Graduate Diploma at the New England Conservatory. She studied with Paul Katz, Natasha Brofsky, and John Heiss. She is featured as principal character in the cello documentary, Talent Has Hunger, and is a contributor to www.CelloBello.com. Currently, she is writing two solfege textbooks and a cello method book. For more information, please visit www.EmileighVandiver.com.