Erin Murphy Snedecor is a cellist based in the D.C. area who specializes in contemporary chamber music, improvisation, songwriting and collaborative art. Her interdisciplinary work has lead her to create many of her own ensembles, where in addition to performing she acts as co-founder, composer, songwriter, arranger, manager and beyond.

Snedecor is a founding member, cellist and music director of Balance Campaign, a contemporary sextet dedicated to the commission and performance of new works. She also performs with earspace, a North Carolina-based contemporary ensemble that curates multi-sensory programs in unexpected venues.

In addition to her classical projects, Snedecor is known for her ability to perform with a multitude of musicians and artists. In 2009, Snedecor joined forces with Annapolis indie rock band Pompeii Graffiti, appearing on three studio albums and performing in local and touring performances. She is also half of the indie/folk duo Black Rhinoceros, and a writer and performer of classical electronica quartet DoubleSpeak. Most recently, Snedecor released an album of original music under her solo moniker, Zooxanthellae, available on Off Latch Press.