Mrs. Jennifer Aikey (last name pronounced eye-key) started her musical journey at the age of 10 when starting violin through the Richmond County Orchestra program in Augusta, GA, her hometown. At the age of 12, she picked up the guitar and began writing songs, and has been a singer-songwriter ever since. Thro…

Preston Griffith is a Music Educator located in Decatur, GA with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Florida State University, and certified in both Suzuki and Mark O’ Connor Violin methods. Seeking means of discovery and expression, he has dedicated his life to music, including solo violin, cham…

Nicholas Heaton began playing the Cello over two decades ago. Throughout his career, he has been an active member of Honors Orchestras, Youth Symphonies, Chamber ensembles, his University Symphony, and Opera Symphonies. Nicholas’s musical career has been mostly classical in nature with some contemporary and…

Noah Johnson is a passionate music educator and performer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys performing a wide range of repertoire and has shared the stage with groups such as the Atlanta Symphony, Charleston Symphony, and Tuscaloosa Symphony, in addition to performing with artists such as Robin Thicke, Mi…

Larissa Mapua is a Filipino-American violin and viola teacher dedicated to sharing her passion for music. Selected by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, she performed Debussy’s String Quartet, Op.10 at the U.S. Capitol for members of the 114th U.S. Congress. She was invited to perform for Fidel V…

Richmond Punch is a violin virtuoso who delivers a riveting, dynamic, explosive, and powerful performance! A native of Dallas, Texas, Richmond graduated from the top-rated Arts Magnet Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He honed his craft and earned a Bachelor’s Degree fr…

Clay Rodgers hails from Kennesaw, GA and is currently based out of Acworth. Primarily a double bass player, Clay also has proficiency in the other string instruments including the viola, violin, and cello. Clay started his musical journey in middle school when he and a friend and wanted to duet The Final Cou…

Christopher Thurstone started playing the violin at the age of ten. At the age of thirteen, he won first place prize in the NCMTA junior division by performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3.

Christopher has continued to pursue music throughout his education and performed as a soloist with his high schoo…

Joshua Weathers is professional Kontrabassist operating in the Southeast. He graduated from Valdosta State University in 2013 and has continued learning, teaching, and performing since then. Currently, he enjoys performing with the Gainesville Orchestra, the Georgia Symphony, and the Ocala Symphony. In the p…

Alison Weber graduated from the University of Georgia earning her undergraduate degree in Music Education with Maggie Snyder. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Music Education degree from the University of West Georgia. Alison or “Ally” will be starting her third year of teaching middle school orchest…