Kira Bayer

Kira Bayer is a classically trained violinist from San Francisco, California. She has been playing the violin since age 7, and decided to pursue music at 14. She is now a 2nd year undergraduate student at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She is currently studying with Kristopher Tong of the Borromeo Quartet. 

Kira’s strengths and focuses lie in chamber music, to which she has directed much of her time and training to. Both during high school and college, she has formed and performed with various ensembles, from piano trios, string quartets, and quintets. A proactive musician, she has organized recitals and gigs with these ensembles, showcasing both solo and chamber music in public venues. 

Kira has attended a few summer festivals over the years, including Bowdoin International Music Festival, Meadowmount School of Music and Virtuoso&Belcanto Festival in Lucca, Italy. This upcoming summer, she is planning on attending Center Stage Strings at University of Michigan. She has also participated in multiple projects with the Kronos Quartet, and has worked very closely with members of the Telegraph Quartet. 

She has taught young children on both violin and piano, and hopes to receive further education in pedagogy. 

I approach violin positively, through listening and fun pieces while still targeting technique through scales and etudes. I think it is very important to have a balanced diet of repertoire and technique.