Moby Pearson

A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, violinist Moby Pearson has performed with chamber ensembles and orchestras for over 45 years. He has toured the great concert halls in Europe with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and coached student ensembles in the middle east as a member of the Apple Hill Chamber Players. Presently he resides in Brattleboro and is on the faculty of the Brattleboro Music Center, where he teaches, conducts, and offers courses in music appreciation. (2/7/24)

Great Music That Gives Us Hope and Inspiration (Fall Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

Moby's classes are always a terrific combination of learning and enjoyment. This one was no exception. Many of the works were familiar to me, but in every case I learned much more about them.

Moby is an enthusiastic teacher, and his enthusiasm was infectious.

Not Your Usual Music Appreciation (Winter Term 2024) 

Participant Testimonials:

This was a wonderful 4 sessions of in depth studies of famous composers, the early Italian influence, the musical instruments of the times. 

This is the second course I have taken with Moby Pearson, and the materials on the subject are always carefully selected and put together in a thoughtful sequence that just fits in the allotted time.

Not Your Usual Music Appreciation (Fall Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

Expanded my understanding of composers and their impact on classical music.

Mr. Pearson clearly has thorough knowledge of music, and was totally informed on the course subject. I learned a lot from him.

Music Appreciation (Spring Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

Interesting, informative, and fun! Moby is a wealth of information, and he obviously spent a lot of time preparing for each class. Very well done!

Moby was a relaxed yet focussed and added humor to his presentations. An extremely personable and effective teacher.