Atoka Strings
Dr. Tara Planeta ~ Founder/Violin
Dr. Planeta holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Performance, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership. She has been performing professionally for 25 years with orchestras including the Phoenix Symphony, National Philharmonic, Arizona Opera, Maryland Symphony, Arizona Ballet, International Philharmonia of the Californias, and was a long-time member of the Roanoke Symphony/Opera Roanoke. Dr. Planeta has worked with stars such as Liza Minelli, Wynonna Judd, Natalie Cole, Art Garfunkle, Aaron Neville, and many other renowned classical/contemporary artists. Since establishing Atoka Strings, she has retired from orchestral performance, and is now the Executive Director of the Fauquier Youth Orchestra, as well as a private instructor at The Catoctin School of Music.
Claire Bradfuhrer ~ Harp/Viola
Joan Burdette ~ Cello
Faith Crook ~ Cello
Dr. Curt Christensen ~ Trumpet
Jennene Estes ~ Cello
Dr. Larissa Fedoryka ~ Cello
James Forry ~ Cello
John Keane ~ Cello
Laura O'Konski ~ Violin/Viola
Drew Robertson ~ Violin/Viola
Rachel Sexton ~ Cello
Susannah Shamlian ~ Violin
Dr. Juan Sossa ~ Guitar
Theresa Stanley ~ Violin/Viola
Taz Hassan ~ Violin
Eli Thomas ~ Violin
Dr. Nate Hussell ~ Trumpet
Quentin Walston ~ Piano
Laura Ibrahim ~ Violin/Viola
