Randy Manning

Randy Manning is a professional violinist who currently lives in the greater Fox Valley area.  He has earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State University respectively. 

While studying at the University of Minnesota, Randy had the opportunity to play in several ensembles and perform with professionals such as the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet Company. Randy’s studies at the university included Suzuki violin teacher training by his professor, Mark Bjork, who studied with Shinichi Suzuki himself.

While in Baton Rouge, Randy held positions in several orchestras including the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony, Lake Charles Symphony, Rapides Symphony, and he frequently played with the Louisiana Philharmonic in New Orleans. 

In addition to performing professionally, Randy was also a member of several non-profit organizations as a musician and administrator. 

Randy Manning is an active musician in the Fox Valley area. He is a member of the Fox Valley Symphony, is a violin coach for the Fox Valley Youth Symphony, and performs regularly with different ensembles in the Central and Northeast Wisconsin region.