Violinist Eya Setsu enjoys performing in the greater Boston area in addition to her administrative responsibilities. At RSC, she teaches chamber music as part of the Studio Chamber Music program and Summer Music. She currently plays with Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and has also recently played with Cape Ann Symphony. Her Graduate Professional Diploma was completed at The Hartt School under the guidance of Anton Miller. She received her dual masters in Violin Performance and Music Theory at the University of Akron. Her undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University included both Biology/Bioengineering and Music (with her long-time mentor, Dr. Linda Sinanian). She has been fortunate to have masterclass appearances with members of the Juilliard String Quartet, Merz Trio, and Escher String Quartet.

Her performance opportunities have taken her across the country, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and even El Rey Theater. Committed to new music, Eya has premiered and recorded contemporary works during her residency as a String Fellow with the Next Festival of Emerging Artists. Aside from performing and being at RSC, Eya enjoys hiking in the New England outdoors with her husband.