Teresa Ling

Violinist

Teresa Ling, violin, has performed at Garth Newel Music Center since 1998 and serves as Resident Violinist and Co-Artistic Director. She has built a distinguished career as a performer, educator, and chamber musician, with a longstanding commitment to artistic leadership at Garth Newel.

She has served on the faculties of the Washington Conservatory, University of the Pacific, University of Nevada–Las Vegas, University of South Dakota, and Augustana College (South Dakota), as well as Northwestern College (Iowa) and Dordt College. Her chamber music affiliations include the Dakota String Quartet, Mariposa Piano Trio, and the Aurelian Trio.

Teresa has performed and taught internationally at festivals including the Adriatic Chamber Music Festival (Italy), the San Diego Chamber Music Workshop, and the Las Vegas Music Festival. Her honors include an Artist Fellowship from the South Dakota Arts Council, the Winnifred Small Solo Prize in London, and a Rotary Fellowship, which supported her advanced studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University and a Master’s degree in Performance from the Eastman School of Music. Her principal teachers include Paul Kantor, Donald Weilerstein, and Carmel Kaine.

At Garth Newel Music Center

As a Co-Artistic Director, Teresa Ling plays a central role in shaping the artistic vision of Garth Newel Music Center, guiding its performance programming, educational initiatives, and commitment to chamber music excellence.