Alice Culin-Ellison

Vioinist Alice Culin-Ellison is a versatile historical performer, with a particular interest in performing music of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and is a founding member of Incantare, an ensemble of violins and sackbuts dedicated to exploring the musical and cultural connections of underrepresented musicians and traditions.

Alice performs across the country with ensembles including The Newberry Consort and Apollo’s Fire, and served as Artistic Director of Bourbon Baroque from 2017 to 2022. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she brings a regional perspective, focusing her research on 19th-century American chamber music with a special focus on Kentucky’s musical history. She has lectured and led masterclasses throughout the United States on historical performance practice. Alice earned her Doctorate in Historical Performance from Case Western Reserve University and also holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Indiana University. Having recently relocated to the Portland, Oregon area, Alice is thrilled to immerse herself in the region’s vibrant early music community and collaborate with new colleagues and audiences. When she’s not performing, she’s an avid adventurer and outdoorswoman, eager to explore the Pacific Northwest’s mountains and forests.