Matthew Bronstein, born and raised in Agoura Hills, CA, received his bachelor’s degree in Horn performance from Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he studied with Dale Clevenger, the long-time principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Ann James is a Sideshow Theatre ensemble member and has appeared in its productions of Caught, Antigonick, Maria/Stuart, and Idomeneus. Among other companies with which she has also worked are the 16th Street Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, Jackalope, Organic, Pivot Arts, Provision, Shattered Globe, and Stage Left.

After hearing Scheherazade at an early age, Holly Mulcahy fell in love with the violin and knew it would be her future. Since then, she has won multiple positions in symphonic orchestras from Richmond to Phoenix and is currently serving as concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.