Dr. Peter Dundon, Music Director

Dr. Peter Dundon founded the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore in 1999 and serves as its conductor and music director. He earned a bachelor's degree in music education from the Eastman School of Music, a master's degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 'cello performance, and a doctorate from the University of Arizona in 'cello performance and chamber music.

His orchestral experience includes serving as assistant principal 'cellist in the Honolulu Symphony and principal 'cellist in the Savannah and Augusta symphonies. In addition he has played violin or viola with nine orchestras and has wide recital experience on all four of the bowed orchestral string instruments.

Dr. Dundon also has considerable experience as a teacher. He has taught courses in 'cello, 'bass, chamber music, and string methods at universities in Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Virginia; taught high school orchestras; and founded and directed a number of youth and community orchestras. He has given lecture demonstrations in strings for schools, and plays in various country and bluegrass groups. He currently teaches classes in music theory and stringed instruments, including guitar, 'bass, mandolin, and piano, at his Onancock studio.

While directing youth and community orchestras, Dr. Dundon imparts valuable lessons in ensemble playing and music history. He finds work with the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore especially rewarding because of the enthusiasm of its members.