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. In the fall of 2025, Sterba joined the faculty at the University of South Dakota as an Adjunct Professor of Violin and Viola.