Leo Eguchi is a versatile cellist with a distinguished career spanning both performance and education. His teaching journey began in 1992, and since then, he has held positions at various institutions including the University of Maine – Farmington, Emery Arts Center, Wellesley Public Schools, and Derby Academy. From 1999-2001, Leo served as a teaching assistant at the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music. He has been a valued faculty member at the Brookline Music School since 2003.

Leo’s expertise has been recognized through invitations to give masterclasses at nationally acclaimed colleges and music schools. His commitment to music education extends globally, as evidenced by his recent invitation to teach and perform at the Afghan National Institute of Music in Kabul.

As a performer, Leo maintains a dynamic and diverse schedule. He is the cellist for Xanthos, a contemporary music ensemble in residence at Boston University, and serves as assistant principal of the conductor-less Camerata New England. Leo is also a founding member of the Kalistos Chamber Orchestra and principal cellist of the New Bedford Symphony. His orchestral experience includes membership in the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, and the Portland Symphony, as well as frequent appearances with the Boston Pops and other notable New England musical institutions.

Leo is a strong advocate for new music, having premiered dozens of pieces and collaborated closely with renowned composers such as William Bolcom, Bright Sheng, George Crumb, and Lukas Foss. Recent performance highlights include appearances in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012 and a 2011 performance of Brahms’ Double Concerto with the Parkway Concert Orchestra.

Through his multifaceted career, Leo Eguchi continues to make significant contributions to both music education and performance, inspiring students and audiences alike.