Diane Sullivan

Diane Sullivan joined the violin section of The Phoenix Symphony while completing her bachelor of music degree at Arizona State University. She has studied violin with renowned artists Sydney Harth, Esther Glazer, Raphael Bronstein, Eudice Shapiro, and Joseph Silverstein. 

Diam appeared in performance as a Fellowship Member of The Boston Symphony at Tanglewood in 1979 for the American premiere of Gunther Schuller’s “DEAI”, under the direction of Seiji Ozawa. She was also delighted to have the opportunity to meet and perform under the direction of Leonard Bernstein at Tanglewood. In 1987, Diane performed for violinist Itzhak Perlman at a Phoenix reception held in his honor. She also appeared as soloist with the Flagstaff Symphony, performing Beethoven’s “Romance in F” to the delight of several audiences. 

During the summer months, Diane serves as concertmaster of the Arizona Repertory Orchestra. She also serves as director of Wheels from Above Ministry through Partners in Christ, helping physically challenged people get used, refurbished wheelchairs to meet their needs. Her other activities include watercolor painting and doing volunteer work for the American Red Cross.