Learn more about Allan Ohmes at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about William Preucil, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Katie Wolfe, associate professor of strings at the University of Iowa.

Violist Christine Rutledge is a musician and educator of eclectic interests and talents.

Learn more about Don Haines, Professor Emeritus, at The University of Iowa School of Music.

Volkan Orhon was a finalist and prizewinner in the Concert Artists Guild Solo Competition in New York City and was the co-first-place winner of the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. Additionally, he distinguished himself as the first double bass player ever to win the grand prize overall and first prize for double bass at the American String Teacher's Association Solo Competition. Orhon has performed with internationally recognized musicians including Gary Karr, Fazil Say, and JACK, Emerson, and Tokyo String Quartets and has played solos with orchestras and recitals around the world. He was one of the performers for the international consortium of Pulitzer Winner composer John Harbison’s Concerto for Bass Viol and Orchestra. Most recently he recorded the Double Bass Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, a work written for him by David Gompper. Mr. Orhon has been an invited clinician to workshops across the U.S. and abroad, including Berlin World Bass Festival, Ouro Branco Festival in Brazil, World Bass Festival in Paris, and BASS2016 Prague as well the International Society of Bassists. He is currently a professor of double bass at the University of Iowa.

Elizabeth Oakes, violist, is an active chamber musician, chamber music coach, and performer.  A dedicated teacher, Ms. Oakes currently runs the Chamber Music Residency Program at the University of Iowa and serves as the director of the University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program (UISQRP).

Scott Conklin is a professor of violin at the University of Iowa School of Music.

Erin Freund is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of harp at the University of Iowa School of Music.

Cellist Anthony Arnone enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, conductor, recording artist, composer, and teacher.