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...
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....
Double Bass Session A and B Town of Dillon Chair Max began playing double bass in his home state of Indiana and completed his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, where he studied with Kurt Muroki. He just completed his master’s degree at Yale...
Clarinet Session B Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Chair Paul was the winner of the 2020 International Clarinet Association’s Young Artist and Orchestral Competitions and was the first-ever to win both competitions in the same year. Mr. Hafley served as the...
