Alexis Ebbets Buffum ~ Violin
performances
performances, films, awards
Performances
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Willie Nelson
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Josh Groban
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Stevie Wonder
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Kristin Chenoweth
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Frank Sinatra, Jr.
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Transiberian Orchestra
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Forklift Danceworks
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Smokey Robinson
Films:
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Mud
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Loving
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Our Brand is Crisis
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U Panna Boga Za Miedza
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Bernie
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
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Sister Aimee
TV/ Radio:
Up to Speed (Hulu)
NPR with Graham Reynolds
Arts in Context on KLRU
Awards
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First runner up - National "Alternative Styles Competition" (American String Teacher's Association)- 2006
Recordings
Graham Reynolds Collaborations
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The Lodger
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Marfa: A Country & Western big band suite
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Duke! Three Portraits of Ellington
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The Difference Engine
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Ballet Austin:
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Grimm Tales
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Belle Redux
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Graham Reynolds: Two Ballets
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Exit Wounds
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Pancho Villa: From a Safe Distance
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MXTX
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Ariel Dance Theatre
Albums and Recordings
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Black Pumas (R&B/ Soul)- 2019 (3 Grammy nominations)
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"Slow Down Old World," (Country)- Paula Nelson/Willie Nelson - 2022
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Josh Tullis Band (Christian) - (2006-2011)
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For a Little One I Love (Sarah Dinan Band, Irish/Childrens) - 2010
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Viola By Choice (Classical) - 2010
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Catherine Woodruff (jazz) - 2010
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Okkervil River (indie rock) - 2010, 2008
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D.J. Spooky (rock) - 2009
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June Bug (Megan McCallan, Christian) - 2009
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Young Love (indie rock) - 2008
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The Human Engine Waits (Andy Melvin, Christian) - 2008
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Oh No Oh My (rock) - 2008
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Fanfare (indie) - 2008
Teachers and Training
Degrees
B.A. in music
Florida State Univ. (2000-04)
Studied with Karen Clarke
M.M. in violin performance
University of Texas at Austin (2004-06)
Studied with:
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Vincent Fritelli
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Sandy Yamamoto
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John Largess (chamber music)
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Jeff Hellmer (Jazz)
Suzuki Training (Book 1-Book 4)
Trained with:
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Mark Mutter
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Liz Arbus
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Doris Preucil
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Caroline Frazier
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Dr. Laurie Scott
Festivals and Venues
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Prototype, NYC
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Grand Performances, LA
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Fast Forward Austin
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SXSW
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Fusebox Festival
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Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival
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Kerrville Folk Festival
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North Texas Irish Festival
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Cowtown Celtic Festival
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San Antonio Celtic Festival
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KLRU Studios
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Viana de Costelo International Music Festival, Portugal
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Henry Mancini Institute, LA
Performance Groups
Current groups
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Graham Reynolds
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Golden Hornet Project
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Austin Symphony
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Central Texas Philharmonic
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Ballet Austin
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Austin Chamber Music Center
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Bethel Music
Past groups:
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Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
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Daytona Beach Symphony
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Sarah Dinan Band (Irish/childrens)
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Austin Opera