“Dear Mr. Lu, Thank you for your wonderful work and friendship!”
—Almita & Roland Vamos

Violin & Viola Professors of Roosevelt University 

 

Biography of Professor Roland Vamos & Mrs. Almita Vamos

Roland and Almita Vamos are a husband and wife who are among the leading violin and viola instructors in the world. Their pupils have become prominent soloists, members of world renowned chamber groups and orchestras, and laureates of prestigious international competitions.

The Vamoses have been recognized at the White House seven times (Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award) and were named Distinguished Teachers by the National Endowment for the Arts. They have been honored by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) with the Distinguished Service Award, and showcased on CBS' Sunday Morning News.

Almita Vamos studied with Mischa Mischakoff and Louis Persinger at the Juilliard School. A performing artist of the highest caliber, she won the prestigious Concert Artist Guild award in New York City along with many other prizes.

Dr. and Mrs. Vamos are members of the faculty at the Music Institute of Chicago and at Roosevelt  University.