Horn Session A and B Kathie and Michael Massey Chair Austin Ruff is from Dallas, Texas, where he recently received his Bachelor’s of Music in Horn Performance and Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University as a student of Greg...
Violin Co-concertmaster Session A and B Barbara and Mark Vonderheid Chair Working as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player Benjamin Kronk is a sought-after violinist based in Chicago. This summer with the National Repertory Orchestra, Benjamin is serving as...
Violin Session A Bill and Susan Gillilan Chair Originally from Memphis, TN, Bryce has studied violin with teachers such as Barrie Cooper, Piotr Szewczyk, and Shannon Thomas. Bryce is currently working on his Bachelor’s dual degree in Violin Performance and...
Oboe Session A Main Street Station Chair Amelia Brynne Merriman was born and raised in Sharpsburg, Georgia. She is currently a fellow with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. She attended the Yale School of Music for her Master’s of Musical Arts and the University...
Tuba Session A Rocky Mountain Safety & Security Chair Brian Kelley was born and raised in Boca Raton, FL. He joined the River City Brass in 2017 and currently holds the position of First B Flat Tuba. Kelley has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra,...
