Laura Chang

Principal Viola 

Laura Chang, a native of Wisconsin, was born into a musical family and began her studies shortly after her fourth birthday. Laura earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Peabody Conservatory under the tutelage of Martin Beaver and Pamela Frank, for whom she was a graduate assistant.

Laura is an avid chamber and orchestral musician whose performances have taken her to venues across the US, Canada, and Europe. While a resident of Washington, DC, she was a member of the National Philharmonic and the Maryland Symphony and frequently performed with other orchestras in the Baltimore/Washington metro area. Five years ago, Laura and her family moved to Denver, Colorado. She is currently a member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Central City Opera Orchestra, and enjoys playing as an extra with the Colorado Symphony.

Laura is very excited to start her first season with the New Mexico Philharmonic and can’t wait to explore the state with her husband, two young boys, and menagerie of pets!