Geri Lynn Kushner

Background

Kushner, Geri Lynn was born on June 15, 1959 in Mineola, New York, United States. Daughter of Aaron and Edith Flora Eva (Rosenbaum) Kushner.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Queen's College, 1982. Master of Music, Stonybrook University, 1984.

Career

Recitalist, violinist, Queen's Symphony, Flushing, New York, since 1984; violinist, Westfield Symphony, New Jersey, since 1989; violinist, Masterwork Orchestra, New York City, since 1993; violinist, New York Symphonic Ensemble, since 1986; violinist, New York Grand Opera, New York City, 1988; violinist, Charles Ives Symphony, 1987. Tours of Japan, Taiwan, 1988. Broadway shows, since 1982.

Instructor Stony Brook U., 1982-1984, Queen's College Preparatory, 1985-1986, Hofstra U., 1985. Director, founder Music Institute of Long Island, since 1990. Performed at Government House, Bermuda, 1993.

Recitalist New York, England, Mexico, Governor House.

Achievements

• Geri Lynn Kushner has been listed as a noteworthy violinist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active United Jewish Appeal Federation, New York City, since 1986. Member action committee American Israel Party, New York City, since 1986. Member American Federation Musicians, American Friends of Tel Aviv University (young leadership board).

Interests

• Skiing, water-skiing, tennis, swimming, travel.

Connections

Married James Ripka.

Father:

Aaron Kushner

Mother:

Edith Flora Eva (Rosenbaum) Kushner

Spouse:

James Ripka.