MARIAN DRANDELL GILBERT

Welcome….to my website and my blog! Music has been a part of my life since I was very young. My father played cornet and I accompanied him at every opportunity. He was my first teacher, and he lit a fire in me for pursuing a career in music... Making Music...my greatest thrills are playing concertos with an orchestra! I have been blessed to solo with the San Luis Chamber Orchestra over five times, as well as with the San Luis Obispo Symphony. Duo Appassionata, a violin and piano duo, was a popular ensemble. Numerous solo, chamber and church concerts have kept me busy. Choral accompanist with Cuesta College and Cal Poly, SLO. I have studied with many wonderful teachers, including the renowned Botso Korisheli.