BIO

Tai Fraction, a native of Chicago, has studied the violin since the age of 6. Her love for music grew as she began to play with different orchestras and bands throughout the city. Throughout her childhood, she played with various groups such as the All-City Orchestra (where she served as concertmaster), All-City Band, and Merit Symphony Orchestra. She decided to study music education at Bradley University so that she could share her passion, love, and knowledge of music with the rest of the world. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music and most recently completed a program at Berklee School of music where she studied Music Composition for tv, films, and games. Over the years, Tai has played with various orchestras such as the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, Muscatine Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Southside Symphony Orchestra, Illharmonic Orchestra, and the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra. In addition to performing, Tai is an experienced educator. She has taught orchestra in public and private schools, violin and viola lessons at private studios, and recently she taught violin at Chicago State University. Currently, Tai is an educator, composer, arranger, and engraver. Her number one goal is to use music to help reach others- whether it be through teaching, writing, or playing.