Samantha Peng is a versatile violist based in the Chicagoland area, recognized for her work as a performer and educator.. Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, she brings technical precision and expressive depth to a wide range of musical settings.
Her multifaceted career includes orchestral, chamber, and solo performances across the United States and abroad. She has appeared with ensembles such as Midsummer’s Music, The Griffon String Quartet, the National Orchestral Institute, and the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra, and has performed internationally in Europe and Japan at orchestral festivals highlighting both traditional and contemporary music.
As an educator, Samantha is deeply committed to fostering healthy, efficient playing through Karen Tuttle coordination, emphasizing both technical fluency and musical expression. She holds degrees in viola performance from the University of North Texas and DePaul University, where she studied with Ann Marie Brink, Daphne Gerling, and Susan Dubois.