Emily Monroe is a section violinist with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, a chamber player having performed with the Central Music Society of Central Virginia, the Washington National Cathedral, and baroque chamber group Three Notch'd Road. She recently became artistic director of the Richmond Chamber Players. 

Born in South Africa, Andi Schermoly is resident choreographer at Louisville Ballet and an internationally sought-after freelance artist.

Joe Jaxson is a conspicuously rising composer. His music melds a variety of styles that challenge the expectations of audiences, engaging them with delightful and thought-provoking surprises.

Mark Thress is a renowned musician, vocalist, and vocal coach whose expertise spans classical and commercial music.

Val Caniparoli's versatility has made him one of the most sought-after American choreographers internationally. He has been most closely associated with San Francisco Ballet, his artistic home for over 50 years, and has the distinction of being a full-time continuous dancer with San Francisco Ballet from 1973-2023.

Texu Kim is a Korean-American composer who transforms unconventional sources - ranging from every day encounters to overlooked human stories - into sophisticated, culturally grounded works infused with clarity, wit, and nuance.