Ensemble Members

Garrett Lahr

October 9, 2024

Garrett is a freelance trombonist and early musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Garrett is in demand across the country as a tenor and bass sackbut specialist; recent engagements include performances…

Maryne Mossey

October 9, 2024

Baroque and modern cellist and violist da gamba, Maryne Mossey, is an active performer and teacher of cello and gamba in the Twin Cities. She has performed regularly at venues…

Conor O’Brien

October 9, 2024

Since moving to the United States from his native Ireland in 2004, Conor has built an eclectic professional portfolio that covers almost every facet of the music business. As a…

Matthew Valverde

October 9, 2024

Matthew taught for a decade in higher education, recently as tenured Associate Professor of Music and Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Title V grant…

Mari Valverde

October 9, 2024

Award-winning transgender Mexican-American composer Mari Esabel Valverde has been commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association, Boston Choral Ensemble, Cantus, the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, Los Angeles Master…

Dan Wanamaker

October 9, 2024

Dan is a Minneapolis-based pianist, singer, and composer. He holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Minnesota State University-Mankato.  He now serves as a collaborative pianist accompanying voice students…

Kristina Rodel Sorum

October 9, 2024

Kristina is a Minneapolis-based Mezzo Soprano with a breadth of experience as a soloist and chorister.  Passionate about all forms of vocal music, she is equally comfortable performing as a…

Sarah Jackson

October 13, 2023

Soprano Sarah Jackson is an active soloist and recitalist in the Twin Cities area. She has appeared at various venues including Chamber Music Amarillo, Calvary Baptist Church, and the Institute…

Asako Hirabayashi

October 13, 2023

A harpsichordist and composer, Asako Hirabayashi’s first recording, on the Albany Label, entirely composed and played by her, was selected as one of the top ten albums of the year…

Miriam Scholz-Carlson

September 6, 2023

Miriam Scholz-Carlson lives in Minneapolis, MN where she plays regularly with Lyra Baroque Orchestra, The Bach Society of Minnesota, Flying Forms, Oratory Bach, Consortium Carissimi, and other local groups, as…