Leif Woodward

Leif Woodward is an alumnus of the USC Thornton School of Music, from which he graduated Pi Kappa Lambda. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Southern California as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  Leif performs with groups such as: Tesserae, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Long Beach Symphony, and Pacific Chorale. He has appeared at the Carmel Bach Festival, San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, and Corona Del Mar Baroque Music Festival. Leif currently teaches at Orange County School of the Arts and has also been a guest Instructor at the University of Southern California and the Colburn School. Leif is in high demand as a teacher and his students attend top Universities and Conservatories around the nation.  Recently, his former student was appointed as the new Principal Cellist of the Pacific Symphony.