A native of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Stephanie Bibbo has been an active violinist in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007.  She received her B.M. in violin performance from New England Conservatory as a student of Marylou Speaker Churchill, and she earned her M.M. and P.S.D. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Ian Swensen.  

Stephanie has performed with orchestras and chamber music ensembles in various venues throughout Europe and the United States, notably Boston’s Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.  A recent member of the New Century Chamber Orchestra, Stephanie also performs with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Oakland and Berkeley Symphonies, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, and the San Jose Chamber Orchestra.   

Ms. Bibbo has performed many different styles of music from baroque to contemporary, genres of rock, soul, and traditional Persian classical music.  She has toured North America and Europe with the grammy-nominated rock group, Death Cab for Cutie, and the late, great, master Iranian singer, Mohammad Reza Shajarian.  In addition to live performances, Stephanie has been credited on numerous studio recordings in these musical realms.

Besides her love for performing, Stephanie has a great passion for teaching.  From private lessons to coaching orchestra and chamber music, she believes in the importance of sharing her knowledge and experience with younger generations.

What is your hometown?

Falmouth, MA

How long have you performed with New Century?

Since 2019.

What do you love about New Century?

I love the intensity of our collective artistry while working together to create dynamic and meaningful performances. 

What is your favorite New Century memory?

This is an impossible question to answer!

How did you start learning your instrument, or who inspired you to begin?

After trying a couple of activities like T-ball and ballet, my mom thought I might like to take violin lessons. Suffice it to say she was right. 

What do you like to do when you're not being a musician? What are your hobbies?

I love being around animals. Need someone to walk your dog? I’m your girl. I also really enjoy taking in the fresh air while on a walk with a friend. 

What's your favorite Bay Area place (restaurant, park, etc.)?

Out of all of the incredible places in the Bay Area, Ocean Beach is closest to my heart.