Wiktoria Godawa

​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.

Nathan Kock

Hailing all the way from Laredo, TX, Nathan Vilhena Kock is a freelance clarinetist and educator based in the Chicago area. He attended Northwestern University where he earned his master's degree in clarinet performance, and the University of North Texas for his bachelor's in music education and clarinet performance. Nathan has performed with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Sinfonietta, and Rockford Symphony. In February of 2025, he will appear on a PBS documentary titled 'CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE' as a part of Chautauqua's 2024 Music School Festival Orchestra, alongside Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Dustin Nguyen

A native of Houston, Texas - Dustin Nguyen is a Trombonist with a Bachelor's from the University of North Texas and a Master's from Northwestern in Trombone Performance. A member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Detroit Opera, Dustin has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Music of the Baroque ensemble, and various groups in the Midwest. An International Trombone Association, American Trombone Workshop competition finalist, and the 2023 Northwestern Concerto Competition winner, Dustin has plentiful experience in both ensemble and solo playing. With his roots in Texas, he has led masterclasses at the Junior High and High School levels.