Orchestra

Amanda holds a M.M. degree in Violin Performance from the University of Missouri-Columbia and B.A. degrees in Music and Spanish from Augustana College.   She is a private studio teacher, and coaches chamber music.  Amanda is Suzuki certified in Books 1-3.

Anna has been teaching violin for over 10 years.  She began playing music in Poland when she was 10 years old.  Anna is a classically trained violinist and has played in concerts and competed internationally.

Ashley has been teaching violin, viola, and piano since 2011.  She performs in the Chicago area, and currently performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and the Rockford Symphony.  She has a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University, and has a Bachelor's Degree form Wichita State University, both in violin performance. 

Recent graduate from North Central College in Naperville with a degree in Music Education, Drew has been teaching private lessons since 2017.  Drew plays the viola and trumpet, and plays regularly with the North Central College Chamber Orchestra.

Jesse holds a Bachelor's Degree in both violin performance and music education from the University of Northern Arizona.  He has also earned his  Master's Degree from University of South Carolina in Instrumental Conducting. 

Violist, Violinist Mark has been actively teaching and performing in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years.  He has over 20 years of teaching experience, currently teaching in the Naperville Districts 203 and 204.  He curretnly plays regularly with the Lake Forest Symphony, Elgin Symphony, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta, and Ars Viva Orchestra.

Stacy McMichael is an active professional upright and electric bassist who has most recently been featured on-stage talent in Broadway shows and tours.  Her diverse musical accolades include the musical film/ cast album "All Wigged Out", a #1 debut album on the billboard traditional jazz chart, national publication articles, international tours,as well as an hour-longPBS feature of the band which she has led for over 14 years: lePercolateur.

Ms.McMichael has served as/is adjunt Faculty at institutions such as Joliet Junior College, Olivet Nazarane University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Saint Xavier University.  As a season performer ad educator, Stacy's artistry and accomplishments have range; thus allowing her to navigate an array of creative situations.