Orchestral
The Phoenix Symphony, sub/extra viola (2005-present)
The Arizona Opera, sub/extra viola (2004-present)
Tucson Symphony, sub/extra viola (2015-present)
AIMS in Graz , section viola (2018 and 2019)
Commercial
The Who: The Who Hits Back!
The Eagles: Hotel California Tour 2020, 2022
Game of Thrones: A Concert Experience
Marvin Hamlisch
Clay Aiken
Johnny Mathis
Marie Osmond
Recordings and Broadcasts
Arizona Opera, Riders of the Purple Sage. Nationwide broadcast 25 November 2017. European broadcasts in 2018.
Cinematic Pop, http://www.cinematicpop.com, 2015.
R. Carlos Nakai, Fourth World, Canyon Records, 2002 (Grammy Nominee).
George Walker, Lilacs, ASU Symphony Orchestra, 2002.
National Orchestral Institute, Broadcast on NPR's Performance Today, 2001.
Instruction
Mesa Community College (since 2007), Instructor of Viola and Violin.
Mary Harrah Violin and Viola Studio (since 1998)
Arizona School for the Arts (2016-2018), Director of Orchestras
Scottsdale Unified School District (2004-2015), Strings Specialist
Clinics/Masterclasses/Adjudication
Clinician, Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Guest Lecturer, String Methods Class, Mesa Community College, 2022, 2021, 2020
Clinician, West Valley Youth Symphony Viola Sectionals, 2021, 2018, 2015
Clinician, Virtuoso Violas (ASTA), Mesa, AZ, 2017, 2016
ASTA CAP Adjudicator, Flagstaff, AZ, 2016, 2015, 2013
Guest Lecturer, String Methods Class, Northern Arizona University, September 2014
Recitals
From The Ashes: Brandenburg Concerto Nos. 6 and 3, March 6, 2022
From The Ashes: Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Transcribed for Viola, February 28, 2021
Grand Canyon University: Faculty Recital. Mozart: Kegelstatt Trio; Bruch: 8 Pieces for Viola, Clarinet, and Piano, Op. 83, October 23, 2019
Grand Canyon University: Faculty Recital. Mozart: Kegelstatt Trio, November 28, 2018
Arizona State University, DMA Candidate Recitals, 2001, 2003, 2004
Arizona State University, MM Candidate Recitals, 1999, 2000
Publications
Harrah, M.C.W. (2005) The Sonata for Viola and Piano (1926) of Nikolai Andreyevich Roslavets: A Historical Examination, Analysis and Performer's Guide. Doctoral research paper, Arizona State University, 2005.
Memberships
American String Teacher's Association (ASTA)
Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)
American Viola Society (AVS)
College Music Society (CMS)
Education
DMA, Arizona State University, Viola Performance, 2005. Dissertation: The Sonata for Viola and Piano (1926) of Nikolai Andreyevich Roslavets: A Historical Examination, Analysis and Performer's Guide.
MM, Arizona State University, Viola Performance, 2000.
BA, Wellesley College, cum laude in History and Russian, with High Honors in Russian Language and Literature, 1995.
Additional Education
Fulbright-Hays Scholar, Moscow, Russia, 2014. “Russian Teachers for the 21st Century: Maximizing
Teaching Effectiveness by Immersing into Language, Culture and Standards-Based Teaching.” Plekhanov Institute, Moscow, Russia, and University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Project Focus: Musicians in Modern Day Russia.
STARTALK Professional Development Workshops for Teachers of Russian, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence/Teacher Certification, Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ, 2005-2007.
School of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire, St. Petersburg, Russia. Viola student of Evgeniy Brodotskiy, 1996-1997.
Resident of St. Petersburg, Russia, 1995-1997.
Herzen University, Russian Language and Literature, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1994.