Desi Tantcheva

Violin, Viola

Loved by students and faculty alike, Desi holds both BM and MM from the State Academy of Music in Sofia, Bulgaria. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 1996, Desi has been performing with leading orchestras in Europe. She served as principal violist for the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra for 8 years, performed regularly with the Illinois Philharmonic, Illinois Symphony Orchestra and is currently a member of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and Highland Park Strings.

Teaching both Traditional and Suzuki methods, Desi has been on the faculty of Encore Music Academy in Crystal Lake since 2002, OM in Northfield, Wilmette Park District, Solo Classic in Buffalo Grove and her private studio. She has taught at Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North H.S. for several years.

Desi lives in Northbrook with her husband George – also a professional musician and teacher.