Originally from South Korea, Dawn began studying the violin at age six and made her Carnegie Hall debut at eleven after winning the American Protégé Music Competition. She later joined Juilliard Pre-College, where she studied with Hyo Kang and I-Hao Lee, and went on to earn both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at The Juilliard School under the guidance of Laurie Smukler and Joseph Lin.
Dawn’s performance career spans solo, chamber, and contemporary repertoire. She has participated in festivals such as the Yellowbarn Young Artist Program, the Bowdoin Music Festival, and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival as a fellow. Deeply engaged with contemporary music, she premiered a prize-winning work at Alice Tully Hall and collaborated on several new compositions as a fellow of the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) in Paris.
An enthusiastic educator, Dawn has taught in Juilliard’s Morse Teaching Artist Program and the Music Advancement Program (MAP), working with young musicians throughout New York City. She believes in empowering students to use music as a means of self-expression and creative connection.

BM = The Juilliard School
MM = The Juilliard School

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Hailed as “elegant and sensitive” by Boston Classical Review, flutist Sieon Choi won prizes in numerous competitions, including the Lions of Virginia Bland Music Competition, the Flute Society of Washington competition, and the Pasadena Showcase competition. She made her concerto debut in 2018 with the Colburn Orchestra, returning as a soloist in 2020.
As a passionate orchestral musician, she has been a member of the Juilliard Orchestras, the sub-list of the New World Symphony and North Shore Symphony Orchestra. She had the pleasure of playing with renowned conductors, including Valery Gergiev, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Matthias Pintscher.
Sieon Choi has been a guest of several international music festivals, including the Napa Valley Festival, Orford Music Festival, Sarasota Music Festival, and Aspen Music Festival.
BM=Colburn Conservatory of Music
MM=The Juilliard School
DMA=Stony Brook University

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Dr. Alfonso Adán is a distinguished guitarist, composer, and recording artist with over three decades of experience in performance, education, and composition. His artistic practice encompasses a wide range of genres, integrating classical music, jazz and contemporary approaches to composition and guitar performance.
As both a bandleader and collaborator, Dr. Adán has performed extensively across the United States and Europe in jazz concerts, recording studios, and multidisciplinary projects. His pedagogical approach is deeply informed by his ongoing research in modern improvisational methodologies and contemporary compositional practices.BM= Berklee College of Music
MM= New York University
DMA= Stony Brook University

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Chao-Chih George Chen is a Taiwanese clarinetist living in New York City. His impressive awards include being awarded top prize at the Buffet Crampon Asia Pacific Clarinet Competition, and the Taiwan National Music Competition. Notable concerto performances with Taiwanese orchestras include Rossini’s Introduction Theme and Variations and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, as well as Spohr’s Clarinet Concerto No.1 with Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra.
As an orchestral musician, Chao-Chih was appointed principal clarinet of the Bowdoin International Music Festival Orchestra, Quebec’s Domaine Forget Chamber Orchestra. As a chamber musician, he has won the top prize at the Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition, and the Eslite Young Chamber Musician Competition with his chamber Trio Astralis.
BM=Manhattan School of Music
DMA=Stony Brook University

Arianna Bendit is a professional flautist currently based inLong Island, New York. Her teachers included Phyllis Hester,and her husband, Randall Hester who served as principal flute for the Columbus symphony for forty years. From there, she went on to receive her Bachelor’s in Music Performance with Nina Assimakopoulos, winning various prizes from a variety of chamber and solo competitions, included first place for The Great Composer’s Competition, Music of America in 2016.
After graduating in 2020, she returned home to study with Katherine Borst Jones at The Ohio State University, known for her many works as part of various prominent musical organizations in Columbus and Nationally, such as Chamber Music Columbus and the National Flute Association. Graduating from TOSU in 2022, Arianna continued her work there for another year. She studied abroad in Vienna in the summer of 2022 and performed at the Mozarthaus, before going to France to meet and study the works of Yuko Uebayashi under the composer herself. In November 2025, Uebayashi invited Arianna to play a solo concert in France, and was also invited to present her music at the MidAtlantic Flute Festival in 2026.
Arianna has been enrolled at Stony Brook University since2023, studying with Grammy Nominated Flautist, and Julliard professor Carol Wincenc, where she is pursuing her doctoral degree in Musical performance
BM=West Virginia University
MM=Ohio State University
DMA=Stony Brook University

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Saxophonist Dylan Band earned his BM (’20) and MM (’22) from Temple University and is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma in Jazz Saxophone at The Juilliard School. In 2020, Band was awarded second place in the Vandoren Emerging Artists Saxophone Competition. His work appears on recordings including Open Up Your Senses by Tyreek McDole and White Noise by George Burton.
BM/MM=Temple University
AD=The Juilliard School

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Brianna Tang is a concert pianist performing extensively in the United States and abroad. She has played with many orchestras in the United States and in Italy, appearing in venues such as Weill Recital Hall & Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall (NYC), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (East Hampton), and many more.
She graduated summa cum laude from Stony Brook University where she studied with Dr. Pablo Lavandera and Gilbert Kalish. As the winner of the 2018 Stony Brook University Undergraduate Concerto Competition, Brianna performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the University Orchestra. Brianna holds Master of Arts degree with Distinction at the Royal Academy of Music (London, UK) under the guidance of Rustem Hayroudinoff, as well as a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM). Recently, she served on faculty at Summertrios Festival.
BM/DMA=Stony Brook University
MM=Royal Academy of Music

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Jimin Lee is a violist currently pursuing a five-year accelerated Master’s degree program at The Juilliard School. She was admitted to Juilliard’s undergraduate division at the age of seventeen and later accepted into the highly selective accelerated program. Originally trained as a pianist from the age of seven, she transitioned to the viola at ten and quickly distinguished herself through competition successes and performances. A graduate of Yewon School in Seoul, she continues to perform actively in solo and chamber music settings.
BM=The Juilliard School
MM=The Juilliard School

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A passionate performer and devoted educator, tenor Mada Chen brings artistry, technique, and inspiration to both the stage and the classroom. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Xiamen University, a Master of Music in Voice Performance from George Mason University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Stony Brook University.
As an active performer, Chen has appeared in a diverse range of operatic and concert repertoire. His roles include Prunier in Puccini’s La Rondine, Mr. Erlanson in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music with Opera in the Ozarks, Raflafla in Offenbach’s Mesdames de la Halle with Mason Opera, Gernando in Haydn’s L’isola Disabitata, Mayor in Britten’s Albert Herring, and Leon in Pasatieri’s Signor Deluso with Stony Brook Opera. He has also been featured as a tenor soloist with the Stony Brook Orchestra and the Asian American Music Society. His accomplishments include winning First Place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (Virginia Chapter), Category 16.
BM=Xiamen University
MM=George Mason University
DMA=Stony Brook University

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Noah Myers is a New York City–based guitarist, band leader, and educator known for his artistic versatility that ranges from straight-ahead jazz and Afro-Cuban styles to alternative rock. A graduate of both the prestigious University of North Texas and Manhattan School of Music jazz programs, Noah has performed with luminaries such as Christian McBride, Quincy Davis, and Donny McCaslin, and recently joined a group organized by legendary bassist, John Benitez, where he plays in weekly residencies at storied venues such as Terraza 7 and Arthur’s Tavern.
As a leader, Noah has toured nationally and internationally, bringing his original music to stages such as The Jazz Showcase in Chicago, the Krakow Philharmonic in Poland, and the royal palace In Bucharest, Romania. Besides extensive live performance experience, Noah has also recorded on studio albums such as Nature//Nuture by Dallas-based group Have Near, as well as large ensemble projects featured in prime-time commercials
BM=University of North Texas
MM=Manhattan School of Music

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Yeeun Kong is a South Korean cellist currently pursuing her Master’s degree at The Juilliard School. She previously studied at Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Seoul National University. A dedicated and passionate musician, she has participated in prestigious music festivals, including Kneisel Hall.
BM=Seoul National University
MM=The Juilliard School

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Tiffany Hsu is a Taiwanese-American flautist and educator with over 10 years of experience in performance and teaching, she blends artistic excellence with a modern, inclusive approach to music education.
Ms. Hsu is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at Stony Brook University under the mentorship of Carol Wincenc, one of the most celebrated flutists of our time. She earned her Master of Music from New York University and her undergraduate degree in Italian Literature with a minor in Music from Fu Jen Catholic University. Recognized from a young age as an award-winning musician, Tiffany continues to explore and expand her artistry through chamber music, solo work, and creative collaborations.
Her teaching experience spans both private and institutional settings. As an educator, she previously served as an Adjunct Instructor at NYU, teaching college-level flute students, and was a Teaching Assistant for the NYU Chamber Woodwind Summer Institute. Known for her warm, encouraging teaching style, she’s passionate about helping students find confidence, curiosity, and joy through music.
BM=Fu Jen Catholic University
MM=NYU University
DMA=Stony Brook University

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A South Korean Bass-Baritone, Simon Nam recently graduated with a DMA from UNCG. Mr. Nam has performed in numerous operas both in the United States and Europe and had the opportunity to participate in a contemporary project which was broadcasted on the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. As a voice teacher, Mr. Nam focuses on the harmonious relationship between healthy vocal technique and individualistic artistry; he strongly believes that one cannot exist without the other and it is crucial to work on both simultaneously. He also believes that a student can work on their instrument most efficiently when they feel comfortable and safe in their lessons. Mr. Nam has been teaching voice over 5 years and some of his past students have been accepted into Oberlin Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, Mannes School of Music and more.
BM= Oberlin Conservatory of Music
MM= Mannes School of Music
DMA= UNCG

Ting-Chun Chen is a bilingual music educator and performer based in New York, specializing in piano, voice, and musical theatre. Trained in classical music and opera at National Chiayi University and in musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she blends Eastern and Western traditions. She teaches children aged 4 to 17 in private and group settings, fostering young talent through engaging, structured lessons.Ting-Chun Chen is a bilingual music educator and performer based in New York, specializing in piano, voice, and musical theatre. Trained in classical music and opera at National Chiayi University and in musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she blends Eastern and Western traditions. She teaches children aged 4 to 17 in private and group settings, fostering young talent through engaging, structured lessons.
BM= National Chiayi University
Certificate= Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy

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