Hirono Oka

Background

Oka, Hirono was born on June 9, 1957 in Tokyo. Daughter of Kosaku and Machiko (Tanaka) Oka. came to the United States, 1977.

Education

Student, San Francisco Conservatory Music, 1977-1978; diploma, certified, Curtis Institute Music, 1982.

Career

Violinist, The Philadelphia Orchestra, since 1990; violinist, The New Philadelphia Quartet, 1981-1982, 87-94; violinist, Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra, 1983-1989; violinist, The Lehigh Quartet, 1988-1990; violinist, Hartwick Trio, 1991-1996. Member of faculty Music Preparatory division Temple University.

Achievements

• Hirono Oka has been listed as a notable Classical musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Wilbur E. Wamsley.

Father:

Kosaku Oka

Mother:

Machiko (Tanaka) Oka

Spouse:

Wilbur E. Wamsley.