Artists Blog
Lydia Van Dreel - Horn
Festival Artist Lydia Van Dreel, Professor of Horn at the University of Oregon, joined the faculty in 2006. Prior to that...
Lydia Van Dreel - Horn
Festival Artist Lydia Van Dreel, Professor of Horn at the University of Oregon, joined the faculty in 2006. Prior to that appointment, they held a ten-year tenured position as Co-Principal Horn...
Leah Claiborne - Piano
Leah Claiborne, D.M.A. promotes diversity in the arts by championing piano music by Black composers in her performances, research, and...
Leah Claiborne - Piano
Leah Claiborne, D.M.A. promotes diversity in the arts by championing piano music by Black composers in her performances, research, and teaching. Dr. Claiborne was recently named the inaugural winner of...
Lauren Spaulding - Viola
Dr. Lauren Spaulding, under the alias of @MonochromeViola, has established herself as a rising genre-defying soloist and chamber musician through...
Lauren Spaulding - Viola
Dr. Lauren Spaulding, under the alias of @MonochromeViola, has established herself as a rising genre-defying soloist and chamber musician through her “anonymous practice blog” on Instagram. As a lover of...
Kathryn Harms - Harp
Harpist Kathryn Harms is recognized for her vibrant artistry and versatility as an orchestral performer and chamber musician, as well...
Kathryn Harms - Harp
Harpist Kathryn Harms is recognized for her vibrant artistry and versatility as an orchestral performer and chamber musician, as well as for her profound impact as a pedagogue andcommunity leader....
Karl Knapp - Cello
Dr. Karl Knapp is a dynamic cellist, university professor, and dedicated Suzuki educator, recognized for his artistry as both a...
Karl Knapp - Cello
Dr. Karl Knapp is a dynamic cellist, university professor, and dedicated Suzuki educator, recognized for his artistry as both a performer and teacher. His playing has been featured on the...
Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom - Symposium Speaker
Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom is pursuing her Ph.D. in Musicology at the University of Arizona. Her primary area of research is Jewish...
Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom - Symposium Speaker
Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom is pursuing her Ph.D. in Musicology at the University of Arizona. Her primary area of research is Jewish music in the 20th century, focusing on the careers of...
Jordan Pyle - Oboe
Jordan Pyle is acting 2nd/Assistant Principal oboe with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for the 25-26 season. She holds the position...
Jordan Pyle - Oboe
Jordan Pyle is acting 2nd/Assistant Principal oboe with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for the 25-26 season. She holds the position of 2nd oboe/English horn with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal...
Jones/Butterfield Duo
THE JONES/BUTTERFIELD DUO is comprised of world-renowned bassist Craig Butterfield and award-winning composer/instrumentalist Jesse Jones, both music professors at the...
Jones/Butterfield Duo
THE JONES/BUTTERFIELD DUO is comprised of world-renowned bassist Craig Butterfield and award-winning composer/instrumentalist Jesse Jones, both music professors at the University of South Carolina and the Oberlin Conservatory respectively. Their...
Jesse Orth - Tuba
Dr. Jesse Orth (he/him) is the assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He has recently performed and presented at the...
Jesse Orth - Tuba
Dr. Jesse Orth (he/him) is the assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He has recently performed and presented at the International Tuba Euphonium conference, International Women’s Brass conference, Texas Music...