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 since 1997 with numerous orchestras nationally including the Arizona Opera, 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 devote fully to the group. In addition to her work with ASQ, Dr. Planeta is also the Executive Director/Interim Conductor of the nonprofit organization Piedmont Youth Symphony in Warrenton, and a private instructor at The Catoctin School of Music in Leesburg, as well as Foxcroft School in Middleburg.
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Fernando Bolanos ~ Jazz Band
Joe Ichniowski ~ Cello
Claire Bradfuhrer ~ Harp/Viola
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Zoey Lamb ~ Flute/Bassoon
Kathryn Buchanan ~ Violin
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Ann Levy ~ Viola
Lauren Chakalos ~ 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
Chris Dixon ~ Violin/Viola
Peter Revell ~ Bass
Jennene Estes ~ Cello
Jarrett Stiles Rodriguez ~ Bassoon
Wayne Estes ~ Jazz Band
James Forry ~ Cello
Theresa Stanley ~ Violin/Viola
Eli Thomas ~ Violin
Shamikh Hassan ~ Keyboard
Taz Hassan ~ Violin
Dr. Brian Helmke ~ Cello
Quentin Walston ~ Piano
Taryn Wood ~ Cello
Joan Wolfe ~ Cello
