Violist, composer, and sound designer Christian Frederickson received his MM in viola from The Juilliard School. He is a founding member (with pianist Rachel Grimes and guitarist/bassist Jason Noble) of the critically acclaimed alternative indie-rock band Rachel’s, a collective known for utilizing a broad range of compositional styles, interfacing classical with indie/punk rock. Frederickson is also a founder of The Young Scamels with Jason Noble and Greg King; their 2010 release "Tempest" was one of WNYC New Sounds host John Schaefer's top 5 releases of the year. Frederickson has collaborated with a number of theater directors and choreographers, developing a signature style as a musical improviser and composer for the stage with SITI Company, using their technique of Viewpoints, developed by Artistic Director Anne Bogart. Additional selected credits include: The Painted Bird | Bastard (La MaMa ETC. Chor. Pavel Zustiak); The Emperor Jones (Irish Repertory Theater, Dir. Ciaran O’Reilly - 2010 Lortel Nomination for Best Sound); Antigone (SITI Co., Dir. Bogart, Dance Theater Workshop); The Tempest (Classic Stage Company, NY, Dir. Brian Kulick); The Fever Chart (The Public Theater, Dir. Jo Bonney); and Christina Olson: American Model (P.S. 122, Chor. Tamar Rogoff).