Natalie Sterba Violin and Viola Instructor

Natalie Sterba enjoys an active career as a multifaceted performer and highly sought after educator. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Sterba pursued a Bachelors in Violin Performance at Bowling Green State University (2021), and subsequently completed two Masters degrees at University of South Dakota in Violin Performance (2023) and Viola Performance (2024). Sterba serves as a substitute member of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, and Southwest Minnesota Orchestra, performing frequently with these elite ensembles on violin and viola. Additionally, Sterba performs with Augustana University Bach Collegium, Candlelight Music Series, Curious Music Collective and White Spruce Chamber Players. Outside of private teaching, Sterba serves as the viola coach for Augustana University Orchestra. Additionally, Sterba serves as Principal Viola in the Augustana Chamber Orchestra. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Sterba served as the interim Violin/Viola Professor at the University of South Dakota. In 2026, Sterba co-founded the Popplers Chamber Music Program; an educational and performance based opportunity inviting students of all ages and skill levels to learn and perform chamber music. Sterba is a member of the Conflux Duo with Carolina de Armas. The Conflux Duo frequently performs with Tim Snow (classical guitar) in and around the Sioux Falls area. Since 2025, Sterba has served on faculty of the Medora Music Academy, a week-long, chamber and solo music festival based festival in Medora, North Dakota: https://medora.com/musicacademy/