flutes -

Diane Jones is a composer and multi-instrumentalist, as well as Program Manager and mid-day host at WCNY. Her music has been recorded by Trio Casals, trombonist Haim Avitsur, and Samba Laranja, and she is fortunate to have had her music heard in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall in four separate concerts. Diane is host/producer of Feminine Fusion, the nationally syndicated program highlighting women in classical music.

Clarinets -

Elizabeth Schmidt is a clarinetist, conductor, and music educator based in Syracuse, NY. She enjoys collaborating with other musicians, including composers, in the performance of jazz and contemporary music. Elizabeth is currently pursuing a Master of Music in clarinet performance and music education at Syracuse University, where she is a graduate teaching assistant in the band department.

Violin -

Edgar Tumajyan is a native of Yerevan, Armenia. He began his violin study at age 8, at the Tchaikovsky Specialized Music School. His Bachelor’s Degree is from the Yerevan State Conservatory; his Master’s Degree from Syracuse University, where he worked with Symphoria Concertmaster Peter Rovit.

Cello -

Kristen Kopf is an innovative, veteran music educator, currently celebrating her thirtieth year with the North Syracuse Central School District. She also teaches privately in her studio. Kristen is considered a pioneer in the Alternative Style Strings, and performs professionally on both cello and baritone saxophone. Kristen is the co-founder and cellist of the Opus Black String Quartet and cellist in Monk Rowe's Five Families Ensemble. She has dedicated her life to enthusiastically sharing her love of music and is excited to be performing in the 315 Ensemble.

Piano -

Though Nick Abelgore studied classical trombone in school, he is also a proficient jazz pianist, pipe organist for St. David’s Episcopal, and self-accompanied singer. He plays in wedding bands, clubs, restaurants, and other freelance venues around CNY doing unique arrangements of classic rock/pop covers, jazz standards, originals, and more. Additionally, Nick has a master's in Music Education and is a yoga instructor at several local studios.

Electric Guitar/Electronics -

A composer, sound artist, and guitarist, Chris Cresswell is a curious musician whose work betrays his affection for sonic wanderlust. His music has been heard in coffee shops, concert halls, and venues around the world, from chic Brooklyn venues like Areté Venue and Gallery and The Firehouse Space, to Birmingham, England’s renown Symphony Hall and the Paleis voor Schone Kunsten in Brussels. He is the founder/Artistic Director of 315 Ensemble, has a private composition studio, and is an instructor at Onondaga Community College.