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Jenny Oaks Baker is one of America’s most accomplished classical violinists. She began playing the violin at age four, and made her solo debut in 1983 when she was only eight years old. She received a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and a Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New York City. Jenny has performed throughout the world and as a soloist with such orchestras as the National Symphony, Utah Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and the Jerusalem Symphony. She performed as a first violinist in the National Symphony Orchestra for seven years before resigning in 2007 to devote more time to her young family. Jenny and her husband, Matthew, reside outside of Washington, D.C, with their four children. Her albums include Silver Screen Serenade; O Holy Night; and her newest, Then Sings My Soul which hit No. 1 on the Classical Billboard Charts.
Baker's professional work includes an active recording career. Her solo albums have been highly awarded by the Faith Centered Music Association's Pearl Awards.[1] Baker's last two albums have both hit the Billboard (magazine)'s Top Classical Album chart. [1] The Best of Jenny Oaks Baker topped at #2.
Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker began her playing career at the ripe young age of 4, and has enjoyed increased exposure ever since. She won several competition awards during her youth, earned her bachelor's degree at Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA and earned her master's degree from Juilliard School in New York City. She has performed with the Utah Symphony, the Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the National Symphony Orchestra. She released her first album, On Wings of Song in 1998, and it won two Pearl Awards from the FCMA. She released a second album, Songs My Mother Taught Me in 1999. She is currently an instructor at the Levine Music School with 25 students in her private studio. In addition to earning recognition for her musical gift, Baker is daughter to LDS church official Dallin H. Oaks and the late June Oaks. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband Matthew Baker. ~ Dacia A. Blodgett-Williams, Rovi
Baker's professional work includes an active recording career. Her solo albums have been highly awarded by the Faith Centered Music Association's Pearl Awards.[1] Baker's last two albums have both hit the Billboard (magazine)'s Top Classical Album chart. [1] The Best of Jenny Oaks Baker topped at #2.
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