Olga Patramanska-Bell was born and raised in Ukraine, where she received her musical education. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at the R.M. Glier Kyiv State Higher Music College and spending a few years at the National Musical Academy of Ukraine, she came to Boston to continue her education at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA. She received her Masters of Music degree under the guidance of Mr. Mark Lakirovich.

Olga is an active performer and participant in numerous concerts, projects and festivals. She is a winner of the Concerto competition and Honors competition at the Longy School of Music, and has performed as a soloist with the Longy Chamber Orchestra, as well as the National Pops Symphony Orchestra in Ukraine. Olga is a winner of several competitions and grants in Ukraine and has travelled through Europe performing solo recitals and playing in violin ensemble.

Currently, Olga is a guest faculty artist and chamber music coach in the Preparatory Department of the Longy School of Music.  She is also an assistant member of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago and member of the Atlantic Symphony orchestra.  In addition to giving private lessons, Olga is a member of Zefira trio, actively participating in new music projects, collaborating with such groups as Juventas New Music Ensemble, Boston New Music Initiative, Boston Opera Collaborative and playing chamber music with her friends in the Greater Boston area.