Alex Norris is happily immersed in a diverse and exciting life as a chamber musician. Currently, he resides in Green Bay, WI, as a member of the Griffon String Quartet. In addition, Alex is a member of the Des Moines Metro Opera and the Stoughton Music Festival, as well as the Quad City Symphony. Earlier chamber music experiences include being guest artist with Red Cedar Chamber Music in Cedar Rapids, IA, and being a member of the Permian Basin String Quartet in Midland, TX. Alex has a strong background in orchestral playing as well, having formerly been a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra, and Principal Second Violin in the Illinois Symphony. He has been on faculty at St. Ambrose University and Abilene Christian University, and he taught with the Quad City Symphony private lesson program. He received a BA from the UW–Madison and an MM from Texas Tech University, studying with Felicia Moye and Annie Chalex-Boyle, respectively.

 

“Being in the Griffon String Quartet means a lot to me. Through the quartet, I am finding my own voice as a musician and a person, and making a difference in the community. I feel that the Griffon Quartet is a real resource to the Green Bay/Door County area, and I’m proud to be a part of young musicians education and growth. It is so inspiring to be challenged and empowered by my work simultaneously, and I couldn’t be happier with how things are going!”