Michelle-Dallow Elliott
Violinist
I am a high school senior who has dedicated 14 years to studying the violin. I love to use my violin to meet new people I would never have connected with.
KAMOINGE
A string ensemble composed of 10 string players, primarily Black and Latino students. KAMOINGE performs works written by Black artists around the Twin Cities to raise awareness about issues affecting people of color — from environmental justice to police brutality.
Performance History
Lift Every Voice and Sing — Timberwolves NBA Game
February 2, 2024
- Central Artists for game dedicated to Black History Month
MN State MLK Reception for Governor's Council
January 15, 2024
- Attendees from the Governor's Office and the DEI Office
Kappa Alpha Psi Founder's Day
January 2023 & 2024
- Performed works paramount to Black culture and celebrated Kappa values
Performance for National Board of Commissioners
November 30, 2023
- The event gathered County Board of Commissioners from throughout the USA
MN Association of Black Lawyers Gala
November 18, 2023
- Invited to perform works composed by Black artists
- The audience includes attorneys and law school students from the region
Judge's Brunch for the National Bar Association
July 2023
- Invited to perform works composed by Black artists
- The audience includes attorneys and law school students from the region
Stringocracy Concert
March 9, 2023
- Concert showcasing a yearlong project incorporating call and response, improvisation, and civic engagement
- Cross-section of music genres rooted in the African/African American cultural experience and traditional Western concert music
World Premiere — The Joy Diptich with Artaria Music School
February 5, 2022
- Written by Social Justice Musician Anthony R. Green
World Premiere — Sovereign Suite Strings by PaviElle French
February 5, 2022
- Collaborated with local MN professional vocalist and band
- Adapted to new music and performing with new groups due to limited rehearsal time to share the "Journey of liberating yourself" which the piece sought to convey
Education
The Blake School
High School Senior — Graduating June 2025
Reference
Earl Ross
Walker West Music Academy
String Department Chair
Violin Instructor
Ensemble
KAMOINGE
10-member string ensemble of primarily Black and Latino students
Performs works by Black artists across the Twin Cities
Raises awareness about environmental justice and social issues
Performing with KAMOINGE ensemble