
Background
Background and Experience
Herine Coetzee received her Bachelors and Masters degree in cello performance from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Her undergraduate degree was from Carnegie Mellon. Herine has studied with such distinguished teachers as Janos Starker, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi and Emilio Colon. She is the Principal Cellist with the Chicago Arts Orchestra and substitutes for the Milwaukee and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Herine has taught at the University of Northern Iowa, Lake Forest College, and the Merit School. Herine joined the Academy faculty in 2007 and teaches cello to children and adults.
Qualifications
- Bachelors and Masters degree in cello performance from Indiana University
- Studied with such distinguished teachers as Janos Starker, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi and Emilio Colon
- Principal Cellist with the Chicago Arts Orchestra and substitutes for the Milwaukee and Chicago Symphony Orchestras



