Lauren, a Texas native, received her BM and MM in Viola performance, working under the tutelage of Professor Peter Slowik at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Currently, Spaulding works regularly with the Colorado Symphony and holds the titled position of Assistant Principal in the Cheyenne Symphony, Assistant Principal in Fort Collins’ Symphony, Assistant Principal of Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, Assistant Principal of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and Principal Violist and Festival Artist for the annual Colorado MahlerFest.