Linda Veleckis

Violinist,violist, pianist, conductor and teacher Linda Veleckis has performed as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician throughout the United States and Europe.

In recent recitals, she has performed the complete sonatas of Beethoven and Brahms, composers of the Baltic diaspora. Linda has curated several programs commemorating composers lost in the Holocaust and performed numerous concerts through the Violins of Hope program.

She is the leader and founder of the Fermi String Quartet, formed in 2018 and focused on performing the great works of the chamber music repertoire – often with collaborators such as guitarists, dancers and pianists. The FSQ has been the Quartet in Residence for the Southern Illinois Music Festival for several years and is planning European appearances for the near future.

A dedicated teacher, Linda Veleckis serves as Director of Orchestras at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois, where she conducts three orchestras serving nearly 200 young musicians. Her private studio in Chicago focuses on developing strong technical skills and preparing students for competitions and auditions.

Her dedication to the musical life extends beyond the concert stage and teaching studio: Linda has served as Executive Director of several orchestras and is in demand as a consultant for symphonic organizations.
Her doctoral dissertation, “Beyond the Podium: the Leadership Traits of Symphony Orchestra Conductors” is often cited as the first study of conductors viewed through the lens of organizational behavior. She has presented papers at the national conferences of the Organization Development Institute and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

When not making, teaching or thinking about music, Linda enjoys travel, yoga, opera and historical research.