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 Phoenix Symphony, National Philharmonic, Arizona Opera, Maryland Symphony, Arizona Ballet, 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 Piedmont Youth Symphony, as well as a private instructor at The Catoctin School of Music.
Fernando Bolanos ~ Strings/Keyboard
John Keane ~ Cello
Claire Bradfuhrer ~ Harp/Viola
Jamey Mann ~ Guitar
Joan Burdette ~ Cello
Pat Neidich ~ Trumpet
Faith Crook ~ Cello
Laura O'Konski ~ Violin/Viola
Dr. Curt Christensen ~ Trumpet
Drew Robertson ~ Violin/Viola
Jennene Estes ~ Cello
Susannah Shamlian ~ Violin
Dr. Larissa Fedoryka ~ Cello
Theresa Stanley ~ Violin/Viola
James Forry ~ Cello
Quentin Walston ~ Piano
Taz Hassan ~ Violin
JennaMarie Warfield ~ Flute
Laura Ibrahim ~ Violin/Viola
