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 over 25 years with numerous orchestras including the Arizona Opera, Flagstaff Symphony, Maryland Symphony, National Philharmonic, and Phoenix Symphony, 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 to focus on the group. In addition to her work with ASQ, Dr. Planeta is also the Executive Director of the Piedmont Youth Symphony, and a private instructor at The Catoctin School of Music.
Claire Bradfuhrer ~ Harp/Viola
Laura Ibrahim ~ Violin/Viola
Joan Burdette ~ Cello
Jamey Mann ~ Guitar
Faith Crook ~ Cello
Pat Neidich ~ Trumpet
Dr. Curt Christensen ~ Trumpet
Laura O'Konski ~ Violin/Viola
Elisabeth Deavers ~ Violin
MaryAnn Perkel ~ Cello
Jennene Estes ~ Cello
Drew Robertson ~ Violin/Viola
Dr. Larissa Fedoryka ~ Cello
Theresa Stanley ~ Violin/Viola
James Forry ~ Cello
Quentin Walston ~ Piano
Taz Hassan ~ Violin
