Kathy Fraser

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area during the height of the folk music era, performing in a group where I played the guitar and harmonized with other singers. I began playing the cello in 1970, and soon incorporated the cello in the group’s repertoire. That led to composing my own music for the cello, as well as arranging classical and pop music.

Playing duets written by composers such as Friedrich Dotzauer and Sebastian Lee in High School inspired me to write music that allows every part to shine. While I enjoy performing, my favorite pastime is composing music that is fun, and manageable, to play.