Janice Foy

Called a ‘gem of a ‘cello coach’ by actor Samuel L. Jackson, Montana-born ‘cellist/pianist Janice Foy, Ph.D., champions American music globally & will do so with ASCAP composer Larry Mumford’s, “Rhapsody for ‘Cello and Orchestra”. She gave West Coast premieres of Ginastera & Overton Sonatas with former L.A. Philharmonic pianist Zita Carno, & with whom Dr. Foy formed, “Trio of the Americas.” Clarinetist William Powell joined them for concerts throughout California. In Croatia, Janice gave ‘goodwill’ concerts in the Dalmatia/Zagorije areas & finished her Ph.D. research, “The Croatian Sacred Musical Tradition in Los Angeles-History, Style and Meaning.” She has a Masters’ in ‘Cello Performance (CSUN) with Honors & a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, UCLA. Dr. Foy is on Executive Boards for the L.A. ‘Cello Society; USC’s Friends of Polish Music; & directs the String Scholarships for Phi Beta's Pi Iota Chapter. She holds Principal ‘cello chairs in various orchestras & is a tenured ‘cellist with the Glendale Symphony for whom she gave 63 concerts in the GUSD through the GSO Womens’ Committee. Dr. Foy has recorded music for & appeared on TV (Friends, Seinfeld, Alias); consultant for ER; guest artist on all radio stations, & she has lectured at many college campuses. She has won many awards as ‘cellist & pianist, including an NEH Affiliate Grant for her research on the ‘Mozart Effect’ & her Bravo! L.A. ensembles have been funded through L.A. Cultural Affairs, the L.A. County Arts Commission, & the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Funds.

In 1997 she was awarded Special Commendation “for her musical contributions” from the L.A. City Council which included ethnic community outreach (Korean, Croatian, Polonia), & establishment of Afterschool String programs. From ‘01-‘03 Dr. Foy was the Glendale Brand Library’s Music Coordinator.

In a Command Performance for HRH Prince Bandar, Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., she performed Ennio Bolognini’s “Echo Serenade”, Sept. ‘03. The College Music Society chose her paper, “From the Pampas to the Bullring: ‘Cellist-Conveyor of the Tradition!” for their Intl. Meeting in Madrid, Spain '05. Dr. Foy was the Glendale Sym. orchestral delegate at the ‘05 Asso. Calif. Sym. Orchestras’ National Convention. Janice’s mission is to be an international music catalyst for change - bring music to the disadvantaged areas to offer hope & goodwill where little exists.