Erica Donahoe currently directs the New Albany Plain Local Schools orchestra program, which serves over 400 string students in New Albany, Ohio.  She holds a bachelor's degree from The United States Air Force Academy, and bachelor's and master's degrees from The Ohio State University.  After having served in the Air Force, Ms. Donahoe returned to music and has been an active teacher and performer in central Ohio the last 15 years.  

Ms. Donahoe, a violinist, has performed with the Pikes Peak Philharmonic, the McLean Symphony Orchestra (Virginia), Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra and the New Albany Symphony Orchestra.  

Her experience in the orchestra classroom enhances her role as a composer. She has created works for string orchestra through many different publishers and her pieces are frequent recipients of J.W. Pepper’s editor’s choice. 

Ms. Donahoe resides in Ohio with her husband, Kevin, and their children, Annabelle and Jackson.  They enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time together outside.