Anna Richert holds a Bachelor and a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Ms. Richert is a graduate of the Monroe Public Schools, where she participated in the Orchestra program. While in Jr. high and high school, she entered Solo & Ensemble Festival for 6 years, played in the Michigan Youth Symphony, An Arbor for 4 years, and attended Interlochen Music Camp for 4 consecutive summers. For the past 20 years, Ms. Richert has been an orchestra teacher with the Royal Oak Schools where she teaches and directs both elementary and middle school string orchestras.

Hobbies/Interests
Ms. Richert enjoys playing and performing on the cello and most recently has nearly completed a second Master of Music degree in cello performance from Eastern Michigan University. Reading, home decorating, shopping, and spending time with family are of greatest importance.

Quote or Philosophy
Playing the cello is one of the greatest aspects of a cellist's life. Not only is it fun and inspiring to work with a private teacher, but performing as a soloist or in an orchestra provides a stimulating experience as one becomes part of the music and the technique necessary to master the cello. Children are a joy to work with and their enthusiasm is infectious in the mission to spread the news for the beautiful tone of the violoncello. It is my greatest wish that my students gain happiness from playing and studying the cello and that they continue both now and in the future to play and perform for themselves, families, friends, and audiences.

Books & Materials Needed:
Suzuki for Cello books.