Peter Slowik (born 1957)[citation needed] is an American classical musician and academic working as a professor of viola and head of the string department at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
[1] Before teaching at Oberlin, Slowik taught at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Northwestern University (where he earned the McCormick Professorship for Teaching Excellence), and Wheaton College as a guest lecturer and viola instructor.
[2] He has received awards in teaching excellence from Oberlin, Northwestern, and the American Viola Society.
Slowik is also currently the artistic director of Credo Chamber Music, a faith-based summer music program that allows gifted youths to experience intensive chamber music instruction, master classes, and performances.His teaching style is notable for its deeply empathic approach and high standards.
He was the principal violist of the American Sinfonietta, Concertante di Chicago, and the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra.