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Concertmaster Will Samorey

Will Samorey is known for his stylistic versatility and compelling musical storytelling. He began his musical journey at age four in the Kinder Piano program in Des Moines, Iowa. A two-year Iowa All-State musician and section principal in high school, Will was invited to serve as assistant concertmaster at the Buena Vista University Orchestra Festival and graduated from the Grammy-recognized City High School music program in Iowa City.

He earned his B.A. in Music with honors in Violin Performance from the University of Western Ontario, studying under Annette-Barbara Vogel and receiving additional instruction from respected artists including Won-Bin Yim, Yehonatan Berick, Vasile Beluska, Stacey Woolley, Jonathan Sturm, the Corigliano Quartet, and the Jupiter Quartet. At UWO, he held all principal positions in the symphony orchestra, opera, and musical theatre productions.

Will's professional experience spans chamber music, pit orchestras, and symphonies. He has performed with ensembles across the US and internationally. He currently holds tenured positions with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, serves as concertmaster of the Golden Valley Orchestra and Buffalo Community Orchestra, and regularly performs with orchestras throughout Iowa and Minnesota. His solo appearances include recitals throughout the major cities of the midwest, and performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto, and the second Minnesota performance of the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto in Minneapolis with the Golden Valley Orchestra.

Will performs on a custom violin named the "Falcon" by famed violin maker Jennifer Becker. He also performs on one of Roger Zabinski's last made bows.