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Alec has been an aspiring artist ever since he started playing Tuba when he was 11. He was born and raised in West Des Moines, IA. Ever since there was an opportunity, he has taken part in honor ensembles. Concluding his high school career with being 1st chair in the Iowa All State Band his junior and senior years. He was a part of the Des Moines Youth Symphony his sophomore, junior, and senior years in high school. He has performed at such venues as Walt Disney World, the Midwest Clinic, the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference, and Lincoln Center in New York. He has studied with Michael Short, Thomas Stein, and Christian Carichner. Currently, he is a Senior in Music Education at Iowa State University.

Jennifer Hopper is currently seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. There, she auditioned into the Conservatory of Music and Dance on the oboe. Beginning her band career in 6th grade, she first learned how to play the clarinet. After discovering an interest in jazz music, she started to pick up the alto saxophone and began playing in jazz band her freshman year of high school. Always longing to learn more, she chose to switch her main instrument to oboe soon after and continues to play in band in college. Now she is learning to play the piano and guitar more fluently while pursuing her degree.

Violinist, Sarah Gifford, has been studying for over 10 years.  She is currently pursuing a degree in violin performance at the University of Missouri - Kansas City under Professor Benny Kim.  In Missouri, Sarah was a member of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, and was concertmaster of the St. Charles County Youth Orchestra for two years.  Also, she was co-founder and 1st violinist of the La Cordicella Quartet.  Sarah has competed in concerto competitions around St. Louis and IL and has soloed with multiple orchestras.  She also has taught violin for 5 years, and was an active freelance musician in St. Louis.        

Kerissa Breisch began playing violin at age nine and immediately realized her passion for music. In high school, she participated in the St. Charles County Youth Orchestra and had the opportunity to perform with the Lindenwood University String Ensemble and Lindenwood University Symphony Orchestra as well. Furthermore, she enjoyed being the second violinist in the La Cordicella Quartet and playing in the worship team at Hope Bible Church. 
Kerissa loves all types of instruments and styles of music. She has tried her hand at playing piano, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and dulcimer. She also enjoys singing and was a part of the St. Charles Christian Home Educators Choir for seven years. Currently, Kerissa attends the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance to obtain a degree in Music Therapy.

Mackenzie Brazier is studying oboe performance at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Among other ensembles, Mackenzie has played in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Illinois All-State Honor Band and Orchestra. In the summer of 2011, Mackenzie traveled and performed in Europe with the Illinois Ambassador's of Music. She plans to pursue a master's degree in oboe performance and eventually secure a position with an orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys running and reading. 

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