Violist Megan Fergusson enjoys a multifaceted career as both a performer and teacher. She has performed with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Detroit Symphony, Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and Toledo Symphony. As a chamber musician she has collaborated with Ida Kavafian, Mack McCray, Paul Katz, Joseph Gramley and Yang Wei of the Silk Road Ensemble, and performed on numerous occasions with the Michigan Chamber Players presented by University Musical Society (UMS) and National Public Radio. Her festival appearances have included Tanglewood, Aspen, Spoleto USA, and Domaine Forget (Canada). She has won prizes in several competitions, including first prize in the National ASTA solo competition.
Currently Assistant Professor of Viola at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Fergusson holds degrees in viola performance from Rice University (BM), the New England Conservatory (MM), and the University of Michigan (DMA), where her teachers have included Karen Ritscher, James Dunham, Martha Katz and Yizhak Schotten. Her upcoming projects include recording the music of Michael Colgrass with percussionist Patrick Roulet and a recital series featuring the music of Morton Feldman in 2010. She lives in Bowling Green, Ohio with her lab/terrier puppy Hannah.