Annapolis Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, and the Fort Worth Symphony.
Originally from Pennsylvania, she earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University, Master of Music from Texas Women’s University and doctoral work from Washington University. Ms. Willingham has been on the faculty of the Conservatory and School for the Arts (CASA), St.Louis Missouri and Missouri Baptist College. In addition to maintaining a private violin studio, she is organist/pianist for the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, Pasadena, Maryland.
Irma Cripe, cellist, is a founding member of the Lark ChamberPlayers. She performs with the Alexandria Symphony and the National Philharmonic. Ms. Field-Cripe has also performed as a member of the Annapolis Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, the Witchita Symphony, and as principal cellist with the Costa Rica National Symphony where she was a featured soloist. As a member of the renowned group QuinTango, she performed in the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, as special guest at the White House, and as
soloist with the Charleston Symphony, the Savannah Symphony and the Wichita Symphony; their CD “Secret Places” won a WAMA award.
Originally from Costa Rica, Ms. Cripe studied at the University of Oregon receiving a Bachelor of Music degree; a Licenciatura en Cello from the University of Costa Rica, and as a Fulbright Scholar earning a Master of Music degree fromThe Wichita State University. Ms. Field-Cripe has been on the Faculty of the University of Costa Rica and St. Mary’s University, Maryland. She maintains a private Suzuki cello studio and is the music director for the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bowie, Maryland.