Amanda Laborete, Cello

San Diego Native and Filipino-American cellist Amanda Laborete enjoys a dynamic musical career as an orchestral player, chamber musician and teacher. A graduate of Eastman and Manhattan School of Music, her principal mentors include Julia Lichten, David Geber, and Alan Harris.

As an active proponent of Filipino representation and visibility in classical music, Amanda was invited to join the roster as a young artist for Filipino American Music Foundation. Passionately curious, she enjoys exploring how musical stories connect us and illuminate our humanity.

As a devoted teacher, Amanda has served on the faculty at San Diego State Summer Music Institute, Hochstein School of Music, ROCmusic, Harlem School of the Arts in Manhattan and currently maintains a private studio in Denver.

In addition to her teaching roles, Amanda performs with the Boulder Philharmonic and Santa Fe Opera. In past years, she has served as section cellist with the Colorado Symphony, and performed frequently with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Albany Symphony Orchestra.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Arlo, doing yoga, and eating delicious food with friends.