Born and raised in Maceió – Brazil, Fabio began his studies in viola with Professor
Joselho Rocha in 2008. Before moving to the USA he was part of the El-Sistema
inspired program NEOJIBA, where he performed in important theaters and concert
halls throughout Brazil, Europe and the United States. At NEOJIBA, Fabio Dantas
obtained prominent positions within the orchestra, where he performed in several
concerts as principal violist, conductor under the tutelage of maestro Eduardo Torres
and TA, where he was able to teach music to teenagers and children living in
circumstances of social and economical vulnerability. In 2013, he moved to the
United States where he was accepted on a full scholarship at Nicholls State
University where he studied viola and chamber music with Professor James
Alexander. He was a member of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (LA), and
principal violist with the Nicholls Camerata (LA). He participated in master classes
with internationally renowned teachers such as Jairo Chaves (BRA), Walter Kussner
(GER), Peter Pass (CAN), Paul Cantor (USA) Elias Goldstein (USA), Eduardo
Salazar (VEN). Fabio also participated in prestigious music festivals such as Mostra
de Música Internacional in Olinda, Femusc and Música in Trancoso. Fabio holds a
BA in viola performance from Nicholls State University under the tutelage of James
Alexande and is concluding his MM in performance with Dr. Elias Goldstein.

Deena Rizkalla Andrews is an enthusiastic educator and performer who looks to bridge cultural gaps and forge friendships by playing and exploring different styles of music. Growing up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Deena began playing the violin in her elementary school music program. Participating in school orchestras from an early age inspired her to go on to become a music educator herself, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After graduating, she stayed local and began teaching strings in Title I schools before joining the cast of Barrage 8, a show that combines singing and dancing with playing multi-genre music on string instruments.

During her time in Nashville, Deena has been active in the recording industry, working on projects for Koji Kondo, Yoshihiro Ike, Blake Neely (Greyhound, Masters of the Air), Bungie, Disney, Tommee Profitt, Jordan St. Cyr, and Karen Elson, among others. She has also had the privilege of performing with many wonderful and iconic groups and shows, including Mannheim Steamroller, 2Cellos, Michael Bublé, Cody Fry, Ben Rector, Cory Wong, Lolo, and the Hello Dolly and Phantom of the Opera National Tours, as well as numerous local musical theater productions. Most recently, she just completed the 2022 Drummer Boy Christmas Tour with for King and Country, and can be seen on CMT's Crossroads with For King and Country and Jimmie Allen.

Deena also holds a Masters degree in instrumental performance from Belmont University, where she was also the Graduate Student Award recipient.

Caroline Stephenson received her B.M. in Violin Performance from Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music and her Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Oklahoma. She has played in orchestras across the country and taught in a variety of settings. She is currently a full-time faculty member of The Music School of Delaware, where she directs the school’s MELODY program and teaches a private violin studio. When she is not teaching, Caroline enjoys performing with local orchestras and ensembles. She is very excited to perform at events with Alarcon Music Studios. She especially loves getting to play duets with her husband as part of their duo.