Alisa Smith

Alisa’s musical education began at the Christchurch School of Music, developed through involvement in many ensembles at both a regional and national level, leading to the completion of a degree in performance viola at the University of Canterbury. Further tertiary education followed at the Hochschule für Musikin Detmold and Orchesterzentrum NRW, both in Germany.

During her 13 years in Germany, Alisa played and performed in many different ensembles from solo to symphony orchestra, and styles from Baroque (Barockakademie Detmold) to modern music, as a member of Ensemble Courage. Despite concerts taking her throughout Europe and to Asia, she also taught at a regional music school near Dresden, Germany.

Alisa moved back to Ōtautahi, Christchurch in 2021, and continues to share her passion for music as a violin and viola teacher. She enjoys playing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra amongst other ensembles.