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Biography
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Born in Jacksonville Florida, Amanda Friedman is an up and coming horn player who particularly enjoys performing romantic style music due to its expansive and emotional nature. She has collaborated with notable professionals, such as Peter Kurau, James Thompson, and Øystein Baadsvik.
Amanda began her musical studies at age nine playing french horn and quickly discovered a passion for performance with the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra only 3 years after beginning to play horn. During her bachelor of music studies at Eastman School of Music, Amanda performed with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as a part of a premier of a piece composed by Jeff Beal, and also as a member of the Eastman Faculty Octet. Amanda moved to North Carolina to complete her Master’s degree studying with Maria Serkin, which she just finished in spring of 2025. In North Carolina, Amanda is performing as a substitute with multiple orchestras in the area including the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, and Winston Salem Symphony. She was a two year fellow with Piedmont Wind Symphony, and currently holds a contract as Co-Principal Horn with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle.
Pedagogy and Education
Eastman School of Music (Bachelors of Music)
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Peter Kurau
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Maura McCune Corvington
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Jacek Muzyk
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Master of Music)
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Maria Serkin
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Teaching
Teaching horn students is not just a job for me; it's my passion. I believe in the power of music to inspire and connect people, and I love sharing that joy with my students. Watching them grow and develop their skills brings me immense satisfaction, and I strive to create a nurturing environment where each student can thrive. Together, we will explore the beauty of music and unlock your full potential as a horn player!
Personalized Instruction
There's no "one size fits all" when it comes to teaching horn! I always strive to tailor my teaching style to each individual student's learning needs in order to help them the best!
Competition/Audition Preparation
Prepping excerpts and solos can be daunting, especially by yourself! I have over a decade and a half of experience with the repertoire, and am prepared to help guide you to success!
Audition/Performance Anxiety
It's completely normal to get nervous before a performance or audition. I used to get so nervous that I could barely perform, and now I perform multiple times a week every week with no issues or nerves. It's a well-rewarding journey to go on to master your nerves that I can help guide you along!