Corey McBride

Corey McBride is a violist native to New Mexico. He received his education in music,

flamenco dance, and biochemistry at the University of New Mexico and holds a degree in

biochemistry. His primary instructors were Kimberley Fredenburgh, viola; and Carmelo de

los Santos, violin. During his time at UNM, he was a member of the Abraham Franck

Graduate String Quartet as he sought further studies with Fredenburgh at the graduate

level. He has played in orchestras across New Mexico and in southern Colorado and is the

principal violist of the San Juan Symphony in Durango, CO and Farmington, NM.

Cory's involvement in multiple communities and different art forms has given him wonderful

learning and performing opportunities. He performs chamber music occasionally with the

Durango Chamber Music Festival and Farmington Summer Chamber Music Series, he has

collaborated with acclaimed Spanish choreographer Daniel Dona and Yjastros, the American

Flamenco Repertory Company to premier their works, and is a member of the dance

collaborative Spanish Broom Flamenco.