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 or Co-Founded by Alums
Decoda
Decoda is made up exclusively of Ensemble Connect alums and currently includes about 30 as core members.
Artistic and Academic Affiliations
A Far Cry (Lizzie Burns, bass; Hannah Collins, cello)
Alarm Will Sound (Erin Lesser, flute; Laura Weiner, horn)
Argus Quartet (Maren Rothfritz, viola)
Atlantic Brass Quintet (Thomas Bergeron, trumpet)
Attacca Quartet (Nathan Schram, viola)
Bang on a Can All-Stars (Arlen Hlusko, cello)
Boston Symphony Orchestra (Danny Kim, viola)
The Brass Project (Oliver Barrett, trombone)
Canadian Brass (Brandon Ridenour, trumpet; Caleb Hudson, trumpet)
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.