Annie Barley Givler
Leader, Prysm Prep; Assistant Director, Summer String Session
Building community through music, Arab-American cellist Annie Barley Givler (she/her) is a passionate advocate for access to high quality music education for all. As a music educator, Annie specializes in culturally responsive music pedagogy, having taught in the music classroom for the past 17 years – growing multiple programs from infancy to maturity. Currently, Annie serves on the faculties of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, The Shipley School, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute. As a performer, Annie is an incredibly versatile cellist, at home in a multitude of genres. She has performed all over the world in ensembles ranging from professional symphony orchestras to Kanye West’s back-up band.. She is the active vice-president of the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association and can be heard on Bridge, Cantaloupe, and New Amsterdam Records.