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Jamie Wheeler – Viola

Published on June 8, 2018April 8, 2026 by admin

Jamie Wheeler joined EMSO in 2017. She plays a 2001 Eastman Strings viola 900.

Jamie is currently a Senior Innovation Scientist at Hearth and Home Technologies. She enjoys orchestra, hiking, volleyball, and making cool stuff. Jamie grew up in Georgetown, Texas, and now lives in St. Paul.

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