Allyson Clare, violinist, is a passionate chamber musician, composer, new music promoter and soloist. After studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Dame Camilla Wicks, Allyson Clare became concertmaster of chamber orchestra SFCCO, a member of the new-music group Eidolon Quartet, and an inspired teacher on faculty at San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory Department. Allyson now lives in New York City, where she has performed with diverse ensembles including the Handel Festival Orchestra, Tammy McCann at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Oscar Penas for the 2018 Opening Gala at BAM center. In addition she has participated in the envisioning and performance of experimental and theatrical projects with composer Dan Tepfer, metropolitan opera dancer/choreographer Mara Driscoll, and aerialist Seanna Sharpe.
Danielle Merlis, cellist, is a New York City based musician and composer. Danielle studied cello performance at the Manhattan School of Music, Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, in addition to New York University's Steinhardt school. She earned her bachelor's degree in cello performance under the instruction of Matt Haimovitz and Marion Feldman. Danielle has performed as a soloist, orchestra member, chamber musician, and band member at various venues including Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, The Beacon Theater, Ozawa Concert Hall, Town Hall, CAMI Hall, The Shed at Tanglewood, Joe’s Pub, Lowe Theater, Provincetown Playhouse, and the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Danielle has won numerous awards and competitions for her cello playing. She was invited to perform with the Norwalk Symphony as a featured soloist with renowned jazz musician Chris Brubeck and his band Triple Play. She also performed with Glenn Frey at Town Hall to promote his solo album After Hours and with the entire Eagles band at the Beacon Theater.