A founding member of the COT, Claudia has been the orchestra's Concertmaster since its inception. She is currently on the violin faculty of the Duke University Music Department and previously taught at Ravenscroft School and Salem College.

In addition to her work with The COT, Claudia has also performed with the Mallarme Chamber Players, Bellingham Festival Orchestra, the Ciompi Quartet, the Downeast Chamber Music Center and the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival.

A native of New York City, Claudia is a graduate of The Julliard School, where she studied with Joseph Fuchs, and holds a master's degree in music from The Manhattan School of Music, studying under Raphael Bronstein.