Margaret O’Malley

Margaret O’Malley received her Master’s Degree in Viola Performance at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music (2026, studio of Ivo van der Werff). Previously, she studied at The Juilliard School (under Misha Amory and Heidi Castleman) and, during summers, at the Meadowmount School of Music, Aspen Music Festival and School, and Bowdoin International Music Festival.

Originally hailing from Illinois, Margaret has been recognized for her solo and chamber music performances on both violin and viola by The Chicago Musicians Club of Women Awards Competition, The Rembrandt Chamber Musicians High School Chamber Music Competition, The DuPage Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Auditions, and The ENKOR International Competition.

She has soloed with numerous orchestras in the Chicagoland area, including The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and The Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago. During the summer, Margaret has attended The Meadowmount School of Music, The Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival.