Megan Crawford

Violinist, Megan Crawford, has been a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony since 1999, and is currently Interim Professor of Violin at Western Michigan University. Before becoming a mother (of 5), she concertized as a soloist and chamber musician.

She earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan, and Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music, where she won Concerto Competitions at both schools, in addition to other awards. More recently, Ms. Crawford has been a featured soloist with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Dearborn Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Kent Philharmonic, and the Baroque on Beaver Festival Orchestra. She has performed extensively as a chamber musician, including several recitals at the GRAM Sunday Classical Series, and helped create String Leadership Camp at GVSU, where she was Visiting Professor from 2015-2021.

In addition to a successful private studio, Ms. Crawford has previously taught at Calvin College, Western Michigan University, Phoenix Phest, and substitute taught in the preparatory divisions for Manhattan School of Music and Mannes School of Music.