Faculty

Albena Stoykova received her teaching and performance degree from the Sofia Music School and the Sofia Music Academy (Bulgaria) in 1987. She spent time teaching in the Youth Palace in Bulgaria and South Africa’s Music School “Mmabana.” She has played with international orchestras, the Radio Sofia Orchestra and Mmabatho Chamber Orchestra, and locally with the Musica 2000 Orchestra, as well as with the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Stoykova has played with string quartets in Paris, Athens and Colmar and won first place in the International Competition in Middlesborough, England.

Albena enjoys working with student ensembles, especially with the all violin ensembles. She composes songs for her students and has created a book for 5 years old violin beginners. She has been with Settlement Music School for over 25 years. Besides teaching, her interests include composing, painting, leading choirs, and performing.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

A: Painting

Education: Sofia Music School and the Sofia Music Academy, Violin Performance and Pedagogy

Specialties: Violin

Divisions: Music