Anna Okada

Anna Okada is a versatile violinist who is passionate about making music joyful and accessible to all. After earning a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Music Performance from Whitman College, Anna went on to specialize in historical performance at Indiana University, where she studied with Stanley Ritchie and received a Performer Diploma in Early Music Performance.

Anna performs regularly in the Pacific Northwest on modern violin, historical violin, and fiddle. Recent highlights include performances with Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Oregon Bach Festival Period Orchestra, and Sound Salon. Anna was a finalist in the 2020 Indianapolis International Baroque Concerto Competition and also in the 2024 Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition

From playing fiddle at backyard weddings to performing with baroque orchestras and chamber ensembles across the country, Anna feels privilege and joy in moving others through the power of music. Eager to share this passion with the next generation, Anna also teaches violin privately and at Whitman College. In her spare time, Anna enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and playing with her toddler, Antonio Shion.