Clarinet Session B Jean DePeters Chair Justin Best is currently pursuing a master’s degree at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, where he studies with Richie Hawley. Justin is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and received his Bachelor’s...
Bassoon Session A Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Chair Bassoonist Michael Lamar is currently earning his Master’s of Music degree at The Juilliard School as a student of William Short, Principal Bassoon of the Metropolitan Opera. A native of Southern California,...
Percussion Session A and B Krystal Media Chair Originally from Atlanta, Parker Olson was a student of Charles Settle, Bill Wilder, and Tom Sherwood. He went on to study with Dan Bauch of the Boston Symphony for his Bachelor’s degree on a Presidential Distinction Award...
Viola Session A Town of Breckenridge Chair Michael Ayala studies Viola Performance and Performing Arts Management at the University of Michigan under Professor Yizhak Schotten. Michael was a teacher with the Sphinx Overture program and is a Community Engagement and...
Double Bass Session B Beaver Run Resort Chair A native of Milwaukee, Olivia recently earned her Bachelor’s of Music from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, studying under Jon McCullough-Benner, Principal Bassist of the Milwaukee Symphony....
