b'Solo ArtistTIISETSO MASHISHI is a professional violist who grew up in Diepkloof Soweto. He joined Buskaid in 1999 as an oboist, switched to the violin, and on the advice of his teacher, Rosemary Nalden, changed to the viola.In 2008, upon completing his ABRSM Diploma with Distinction, he auditioned in London at the four main music colleges, all of which accepted him. He was subsequently offered a full scholarship by the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied with James Sleigh. Upon completing his degree in 2013, he returned to South Africa. He is currently a violin and viola tutor at four schools in Johannesburg and enjoys a busy freelance career. princetonsymphony.org/ 10'