Erica Rubis

Erica Rubis, viola da gamba, is a versatile performer on both viols and Baroque cello. Performances range from renaissance viol consort music to improvising and co-creating new music. Erica holds a B.A. in Music from St. Olaf College, a Performer's Certificate from The Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands, and an MM in Early Music Performance at Indiana University. She is a member of Alchymy Viols and Les Ordinaires Trio, and also plays with Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, Bourbon Baroque, Catacoustic Consort, and Generation Harmonique. Recordings include Les Ordinaires, Inner Chambers and contemporary music of Tomas Lozano, Eternal Juan Ramón Jiménez. Active in music education, Erica holds regular workshops on the viola da gamba for string students and has pioneered a multi-media program, Shakespeare's Ear, with regular tours since 2009.