Linda Veleckis – Violin/Viola/Piano

Violinist, violist and pianist Linda Veleckis Nussbaum has performed as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician throughout the United States and Europe. A committed learner, she holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees, in addition to an MBA and PhD. A lifelong opera fan, she is actively involved with Lithuanian Opera and with Lyric Opera of Chicago, both in the orchestra and the lecture corps. She is currently a principal of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra as well maintaining a private teaching studio.

Her dedication to the arts extends beyond the concert stage; she is active in educational, outreach and musician representation efforts for several local orchestras. Applying her skills and experience across several industries, Linda has worked as an organizational consultant, analyst and trainer in the health care, software and academic sectors. She holds graduate degrees in both music and business and hopes to devote her career to developing effective arts organizations.