Ensemble Connect alums are leaders in the professional music world. Propelled by visionary work and entrepreneurial skills developed in the program, many have founded or co-founded nonprofit organizations and ensembles based on their passions and interests.
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
Hayes Street Studio
Lee Dionne, piano (Co-Founder)
Rosie Gallagher, flute (Co-Founder)
2018 Fellows
NOW Ensemble
Michael Mizrahi, piano (Co-Founder)
2008 Fellow
Alicia Lee, clarinet
2010 Fellow
Oracle Hysterical
Brad Balliett, bassoon (Co-Founder)
2010 Fellow
Doug Balliett, bass (Co-Founder)
2014 Fellow
VIVO Music Festival
Jack Stulz, viola (Co-Founder)
2014 Fellow
Siwoo Kim, violin (Co-Founder)
2016 Fellow
