Alice Culin-Ellison

Alice Culin-Ellison is a versatile performer specializing in historical performance, with a particular interest in performing music of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She 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 maintains an active performing career with leading ensembles nationwide and held the position of Artistic Director of Bourbon Baroque from 2017 to 2022. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she is deeply committed to education and scholarship; some of her research focuses on 19th-century American chamber music, with particular attention to music in Kentucky, and she has lectured and given masterclasses on historical performance practice throughout the U.S. She earned her Doctorate in Historical Performance from Case Western Reserve University and also holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Indiana University. She now resides in the Portland, Oregon area, and when not performing, is an avid adventurer and outdoorswoman. www.aliceculinellison.com