Violinist and vocalist Madeline C. Marshall is a Cincinnati-based artist and rising scholar passionate about filling the world with beautiful music. Hailing from New Orleans, she was raised in a vibrant culture that values artistic self-expression above all else. Marshall leads with a love of music instilled from her youth and a sincere zeal for life which she hopes to ignite in others. As an avid chamber and orchestra musician, her efforts have taken her to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium twice: most recently in 2024 under the baton of Jeffrey Saver alongside Broadway stars Christy Altomare, Ashley Brown, Liz Callaway, and more. Marshall is saturated in multiple genres, ranging from showtunes and new music to the classical and sacred repertoires. In her performances, her commitment to excellence and expression shines through every note, capturing the hearts of her audiences and inspiring them to join her efforts in making the world a better place. 

Marshall holds a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where she studied under Dr. Won-Bin Yim. For two years she was a member of the CCM Philharmonia and a graduate assistant in music theory. Her devotion to both the violin and scholarship shone through her joyful collaboration and teaching. She is a founding member of the Clementine Quartet which is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Clementine thrives in community performances with an eclectic mix of new music, world music, and classical staples. They have performed in master classes for the Catalyst Quartet and the Kronos Quartet, and continue to study with Ayane Kozasa and Jan Grünig at CCM. Marshall earned her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at Loyola University New Orleans where she studied under Amy Thiaville and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. She is a recipient of the C. J. McNaspy award and scholarship for outstanding music students, first-prize in the Loyola University concerto competition, and first-prize in the college division of NOLA Chamberfest.

As an activist, Marshall is especially concerned with the dignity of all human persons and life free from violence. She believes that beautiful music can inspire people to embrace these values and form human connections deep within the heart. At Loyola, she was the recipient of the Alton F. Doody Spirit of Leadership award for her embodiment of the Jesuit values in building bridges on campus and speaking out against racism and other issues that disproportionally affect marginalized communities. In 2021 she was inducted into the Jesuit honors society Alpha Sigma Nu, which values scholarship, loyalty, and service. In the classical world, Marshall has been a consistent volunteer for the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra in their efforts to make music education accessible to students of every background. During the summer of her junior year she served as a French translator and violin assistant during their bilingual music festival for music students from Haiti. She later returned to GNOYO as a guest soloist to perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 with the youth orchestra.

Marshall is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance at the College-Conservatory of Music. She continues to teach undergraduate music theory as a graduate assistant at CCM and holds the position of soprano section leader in the choir at St. Cecilia Catholic Parish. She loves to perform and work with others, and has been a scholarship student at Philadelphia International Music Festival, Eastern Music Festival, Ascent Chamber Music Festival, and Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival. She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Jonathan, and enjoys reading, houseplants, and hiking in her spare time.