Mrs. Gina Stephens (Viola Ensemble, Tarantella) maintains a private teaching studio in Poughkeepsie and is currently teaching strings in the Wappingers School District.

Mr. Jonathan Handman (Mazurka, Vivace) directs the Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras at Arlington High School. As a cellist, Jon received his B.A. from Oberlin Conservatory and M.A. in conducting from SUNY Fredonia.

Mr. Phil Helm (Bass Ensemble) is Principal Bass with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. He also plays in the United States Military Band and is Assistant Principal Bass with the Albany Symphony. Phil teaches double bass at SUNY New Paltz and Bard College.

Mrs. Kristina Rizzo (Prelude) has been teaching strings in Arlington School District for 19 years at the elementary and middle school levels. She attended Crane School of Music (B.M.) and Western Connecticut State University (M.S.).

Mrs. Carole Schaad (Strawberries, Raspberries, Boysenberries) directs the Strawberry Hill Strings Suzuki program in Rhinebeck.

Miss Emily Schaad (Intermezzo, Chaconne, Strawberries, Cranberries) is currently pursuing a doctorate in music education, and recently earned a masters degree in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences at Appalachian State University. She received her B.M. from Curtis Institute and plays fiddle and banjo.