Erin Bonski is a professional musician located in Santa Barbara, CA, where she serves as adjunct faculty at Westmont College, and works as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach with local arts organizations, including Ensemble Theatre Company. She studied piano at Bowling Green State University, and pursued her doctorate at University of California, Santa Barbara. She has won international awards for her collaborative work, and has served as staff accompanist and continuo player at the Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute and the Summer Interlochen Arts Academy. Erin holds professional affiliations with AGO, MTNA and CCDA, and is listed in Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities.
Erin has worked with some of the best talent in the country, including Christopher Lloyd and Dawnn Lewis, and has joined Grammy award-winning ensemble Forever Tango as pianist on their tour with Dancing with the Stars sensation Chelsea Hightower. She has studied conducting at the Royal College of Music, and loves working on inter-disciplinary projects that challenge and inspire audiences. Her interpretations are described as thoughtful and dynamic.
Recent samples of collaborative work