Blanche Darr is currently studying at Bard College and Conservatory, where she studies violin with Carmit Zori and studies anthropology in the college. In the conservatory, Blanche has had the privilege of collaborating with the graduate Vocal Arts Program (VAP) and playing in the annual György Kurtág Festival. Outside of her studies, Blanche is a Peer Counselor, a Bard Prison Initiative tutor, and has worked with the Musical Mentorship Initiative since its inception in 2020.