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Marianne Shepperd - Bassoon - Currently Marianne is also performing with the Baltimore Symphonic Band and will be participating in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Side-by-Side program.  In the past, Marianne has performed with the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra, the Chesapeake Concert Band, Quintet Sine Nomine, and several pit bands and orchestras for theatrical productions.  Marianne is the owner of Pet Sitters, LLC a full service pet sitting company serving portions of northern Baltimore County.

Jeff Schumer - French horn.  Jeff has played in numerous bands, orchestras, and chamber groups, including the Chesapeake Concert Band, the Baltimore Chamber Consort, and many smaller groups.  He has been playing horn for 50+ years, is a graduate of Oberlin College and the George Washington University, and has studied with Jack Berv, Joseph Singer, Robert Fries, and others. Post-college, he played in the US Army service bands.

Amanda Dusold  - Oboe - Amanda is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory where she studied with Jane Marvine and earned degrees in Oboe Performance and Music Education. As a quintet fellow and student of Robert Atherholt, Amanda completed her Masters of Music in Oboe Performance at the University of Houston. She has performed with various orchestras around the country including the Baltimore, Richmond and Chattanooga Symphonies, and has also been a participant in the Spoleto Festival and the Banff Masterclass Program in Canada. Amanda currently teaches and freelances in the Baltimore and Washington DC area.

Michele Grden - Flute - Michele has played with many ensembles over the years including flute choir and flute and guitar duet.  She also teaches music in our school system.


Cindy Suchanek - clarinet - Cindy is currently principal clarinetist for the Baltimore Symphonic Band.  She also teaches music in our school system.
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