Amanda Beaune is a violinist and educator who is driven by her community. Originally from Michigan, Amanda received her Master’s Degree in Music Performance from Northwestern University in 2022, and has since decided to call Chicago home. She currently performs with many orchestras around the Midwest, including Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Amanda has performed at venues throughout Chicago such as Constellation Chicago, Thalia Hall, Harris Theater, Symphony Center, Epiphany Center for the Arts, and many others. She has also shared the stage with artists Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Johnny Mathis, Laufey, and Paul Shaffer.

Chicago-based flutist, Wiktoria Godawa holds a Master of Music degree in Flute Performance from Northwestern University, where she studied under John Thorne, Jennifer Gunn, and Alyce Johnson. An avid chamber and orchestral musician, Wiktoria performs with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Illinois Philharmonic, and was a founding member of the Pennsylvania Chamber Winds. Aside from performing, Wiktoria is a sought-after teacher for flutists of all ages in the Chicagoland area, and is an orchestral coach for the Northwestern Medical Orchestra. Additionally, she is thankful for the wealth of knowledge from all her past teachers, Alice Weinreb, Dr. Kimberly Reighley, and Frances Tate.

Born and raised in the music communities of Oklahoma and Texas, Raquel Coleman found her place in the world behind a harp. Forging her way to the Windy City, Raquel performs and teaches in Chicago.  Her passion for the harp is expressed through her work with pedagogy, academia, and community building. Raquel believes the harp should be available to everyone, while still honoring the instrument’s incredible unique elegance and history. Raquel is a huge animal lover and would jeopardize her pristine concert black in order to cuddle her Australian shepherd, Jasper. Raquel has a B.M. in Music Performance from the University of North Texas, completed under the tutelage of Dr. Jaylee Haefner and a M.M. in Music Performance, completed under the tutelage of Marguerite Lynn Williams. 

Peiran Zhao is a versatile violinist and multimedia composer/sound designer who recently completed her graduate studies at Northwestern University. With a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production and Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, Peiran's musical journey officially began at age 10 in orchestras and expanded to string quartets by 12. She brings a wealth of experience from numerous recording sessions in both film and pop music. As an instructor, Peiran combines her extensive performance background with an enthusiasm of classical and pop music to inspire her students and to look for mutual growth.

Haotian Wang is an artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator with a Master's degree in Sound Arts and Industries from Northwestern University. His work spans across songwriting, sound art, performance, and poetry, focusing on integrating diverse cultural influences. He has been involved in sound design and composition across animation, film, and multimedia projects. Haotian's debut music album, The Bridge in The Mountain's Hands (A Travelog), is a unique blend of Chinese folk music, ambient soundscapes, and spoken word, earning recognition as a "Bandcamp New and Notable Album." He has performed as part of the Chicago Laboratory for Electro-Acoustic Theatre (CLEAT) Listening and Performance series, Breaking Sounds Unpublished Series, and Leesta Vall Recordings Direct-to-Vinyl Live Sessions.