William Garcia

William Garcia is a Venezuelan-born cellist with an international performance and teaching career. In 2004, he received an Outstanding Career in Music Award from Trujillo State, Venezuela, and won his first professional orchestral audition at age 19. He later studied voice performance at Universidad de Los Andes, participating in opera and musical theater productions as a baritone.

As a performer, he has appeared in numerous international festivals alongside musicians affiliated with ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, and Gothenburg Symphony. As a teacher, he has worked with El Sistema programs in Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Chile, as well as at several international festivals.

William holds a Master of Music in Performance and an Artist Diploma in Performance from Duquesne University, where he studied under Adam Liu of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, along with certificates in public health management and teaching from Universidad de Los Andes. During the 2025–26 season, he continues teaching at Brighton Music Center, Young Artists Debut Orchestra, and Kathy’s Music, and performs with regional ensembles including the Butler County, Johnstown, Westmoreland, and Wheeling Symphony Orchestras, as well as YADO.

How did you first start playing with Radiant Strings?

Nicole [Radiant Strings founder] and I have been playing together in the Butler County Symphony Orchestra for a couple of years. After working together on several church gigs in a row, she asked if I would like to join Radiant Strings when one of her members was preparing to leave the group.

What makes Radiant Strings special to you?

Radiant Strings is a great group to be part of — not only because of the organization, responsibility, and versatility, but also because of the musicians themselves. Everyone brings a high level of professionalism and helps create an amazing working environment.