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.

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. 

Stina Hawkinson is a Chicago based oboist who recently received her Master of Music degree at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, where she received the coveted School of Music Eckstein Grant. In May of 2022 she received her Bachelor of Music degree in Oboe Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the tutelage of Professor Linda Strommen. Hailing from Wilmette, IL, Ms. Hawkinson has been present and in the Midwestern classical music scene for years. Freelancing often, she has had the opportunity to work with many fantastic musicians and is passionate about musical education.

Kylie Buckham, soprano, is a current Masters student at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, studying Vocal Performance under the tutelage of Nancy Gustafson. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she studied under Kendra Colton. Originally from Richland, Michigan, Kylie has performed and taught primarily around the Midwest with a focus in Classical Voice and Musical Theater. Kylie’s recent engagements include performing the roles of Bubikopf in Der Kaiser von Atlantis, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, Lady Billows in Albert Herring, as well as the title role of Poppea in Northwestern Opera Theather’s upcoming production of L’incoronazione di Poppea this spring. She has soloed with several orchestras performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, Poulenc’s Gloria, Mendolhsshon’s Elijah, and Handel’s Messiah. She has also participated and placed in several competitions through NATS, ENKOR, and Schmidt. Aside from performing, Kylie is incredibly passionate about teaching and music education, and strives to provide and build a musical foundation for communities across the Midwest.