Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Colleen has been performing and teaching around the globe for many years. As a member of the Kammerorchester Basel in Switzerland, www.kammerorchesterbasel.com, and a resident there for 4 years, she toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia. She continues her membership with the ensemble today making periodic appearances. Also while in Switzerland, she co-founded the chamber ensemble Ex Luce Color, www.anaarnaz.com/exluce-en.html, with soprano, Ana Arnaz. The ensemble seeks to bridge early, contemporary and traditional music in its varied programs some of which include works written for the ensemble. Other performing highlights include a recent European tour with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, www.verbierfestival.com, led by world renowned violinist, Joshua Bell, performing Vivaldi's 4 Seasons and Schubert's Death and the Maiden.
Locally, Colleen performs as principal second violin with the Opera North Orchestra, www.operanorth.org, and with the Springfield Symphony, www.springfieldsymphony.org. As a chamber musician, she performs regularly with the New England Piano Quintet and as a frequent guest on faculty recitals at the University of Vermont.