Ensemble Connect Alums
Ensemble Connect’s alums are leaders in the professional music world, using skills that they developed during Ensemble Connect both in and out of the concert hall. In addition to being active performers as soloists or ensemble members, many also pursue careers as educators, composers, and founders of independent projects.
Organizations and Ensembles Founded/Co-Founded by Alums
Argento New Music Project
Carol McGonnell, clarinet (Co-Founder)
2008 Fellow
Arthur Sato, oboe
2008 Fellow
Nanci Belmont, bassoon
2014 Fellow
Michael Katz, cello
2016 Fellow
Mari Lee, violin
2018 Fellow
Coriolis Duo
Catherine Boyack, flute (Co-Founder)
Oliver Xu, percussion (Co-Founder)
2025 Fellows
Decoda
Decoda is made up exclusively of Ensemble Connect alums and currently includes about 30 as core members.
Denver Chamber Music Festival
Alice Yoo, cello (Co-Founder)
2014 Fellow
Margaret Dyer Harris, viola
2012 Fellow
Artistic and Academic Affiliations
A Far Cry (Clara Lyon, violin; Hannah Collins, cello; Lizzie Burns, bass)
ACRONYM (Doug Balliett, bass)
Aeolus Quartet (Isabelle Durrenberger, violin)
Alarm Will Sound (Erin Lesser, flute; Laura Weiner, horn)
Albany Symphony (Jared Soldiviero, percussion)
American Brass Quintet (Eric Reed, horn; Brandon Ridenour, trumpet)
American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) (Doug Balliett, bass)
Argus Quartet (Maren Rothfritz, viola)
Attacca Quartet (Nathan Schram, viola)
Alumni Yearbook
Alumni Index
Ensemble Connect’s alums are leaders in the professional music world, using skills that they developed during the program both in and out of the concert hall. Discover Ensemble Connect alums by their instrument.