Academy Winds, the newest member in the United States Air Force Academy’s family of musical ensembles. This sextet is comprised of instrumentalists from every section of the Concert Band to include woodwinds, double reeds, brass and percussion.

Tim Adams, principal timpani in the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra.

The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, the premier jazz band to the U.S. Army. The ensemble strives to promote the growth and development of America's only native art form - jazz. The Army Blues jazz Ensemble has performed at international jazz festivals throughout the world, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the Monterey Jazz Festival in California.

Elena Baksht, pianist from Moscow, Russia, first came to public attention at age 11, when she appeared as soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic. She has performed with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, the Miami Symphony, and the Jupiter Symphony.

Jacob Cameron, assistant professor of tuba at East Carolina University.

Cecilia's Circle

Cecilia’s Circle, founded in 1991 and committed to bringing new life to "long-buried" women composers by integrating their works into today's concert repertoire. Cecilia's Circle includes Janet Youngdahl, soprano; Vivian Montgomery, harpsichordist; Julie Andrijeski, baroque violin and historical dance; and Julie Elhard, viola da gamba.

Michele Cooker, pianist from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

David Cutler, serves on the faculty of Duquesne University where he teaches musicianship and composition.

Kathryn Goodson, collaborative pianist for wind instrumentalists at the University of Michigan and member of the piano teaching faculty at Eastern Michigan University.

Randall Hawes, bass trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Eric Lau, assistant professor at the University of New Mexico.

Ricardo Lorenz

Ricardo Lorenz, visiting faculty member at Indiana University College of Music. (Joined the MSU College of Music Faculty 2005).

Nobilis Piano Trio, recognized as one of the most exciting trios on the musical horizon. Pianist Stephen Prutsman, violinist Ruggero Allifranchini, and cellist Suren Bagratuni each have distinguished careers as a soloists, recitalists, and chamber musicians, and have appeared individually and as a trio with major orchestras and premier chamber music series throughout the United States and Europe.

Jun Okada, pianist, served as a faculty member of the music department at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and maintains a teaching studio in Michigan.

Nobilis Piano Trio

Christopher Swanson, assistant professor at Longwood University.

Western Brass Quintet, founded in 1966 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and comprised of brass faculty from Western Michigan University. Notable performances include the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Recital Hall.

James Wilhelmsen, director of the Clarkston Conservatory of Music.