Bernadette has amassed over 15 years of experience playing cello all around Washington state and the Mid-Atlantic area in orchestras, chamber groups, and solo recitals. She has played for the Yakima Symphony, Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Salisbury Symphony and with other various community orchestras. She currently has just completed her Master's degree from the University of Delaware and is working in the Wenatchee Valley area.

Bernadette has studied cello with Karen Hemming in Tacoma, Washington, John Michel at Central Washington University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, and Dr. Lawrence Stomberg at University of Delaware where she received her Masters degree in Cello.