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Gabrielle Beteag, mezzo soprano
January 18, 2026
This concert will be at: Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Dr, Roswell, GA 30075
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Jacob Lay, baritone
February 22, 2026
Jacob Lay, Baritone, is an Atlanta native from Ellenwood, GA. He holds degrees from Simpson College in Indianola, IA (B.M Music Performance) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (M.M Voice Performance). He's performed with companies around the country such as The Atlanta Opera, Knoxville Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Ad Astra Music Festival, and Cedar Rapids Opera.
Jacob is also a passionate advocate for the works of composers from underrepresented groups, especially the work of William Grant Still, of whom Jacob has researched and performed frequently. He is also a composer himself and has enjoyed success in various composition contests around the country.
This concert will be at: Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Dr, Roswell, GA 30075
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Harrison Cook, cellist
March 15, 2026
Harrison Cook is an accomplished cellist and music educator based in Georgia. He currently serves as the Director of Orchestras at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Cobb County, Georgia, where he has been teaching for over nine years. Throughout his career, he has also directed orchestras at Simpson Middle School and Sprayberry High School, both within Cobb County. His ensembles have consistently achieved superior ratings at the Georgia Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE), reflecting his commitment to excellence in music education.
Cook holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Cello Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to his teaching roles, he has performed as a cellist with several professional ensembles, including the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet, and the Greenville Symphony, among others. His extensive performance experience enriches his pedagogical approach, allowing him to provide students with a well-rounded musical education.
Beyond his teaching and performance endeavors, Cook is an active advocate for cello pedagogy. He has presented sessions on cello instruction at various conferences, sharing his expertise with fellow educators. His contributions to the field highlight his dedication to fostering the next generation of musicians and educators.
For those interested in exploring his musical work, Cook has shared recordings on platforms like SoundCloud, including pieces such as Bach's Cello Suite No. 3 and Schubert's Cello Quintet.
Cook's multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and advocate underscores his significant impact on the music community in Georgia and beyond.
This concert will be at: Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Dr, Roswell, GA 30075
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Andy Hudson, clarinetist
April 19, 2026
Clarinetist Andy Hudson is a dynamic force in contemporary music, celebrated for his expressive performances and innovative collaborations. As Associate Professor of Clarinet at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, he imparts his expertise to the next generation of musicians. Hudson's artistry has been lauded for its "uncommon singularity of purpose, technical virtuosity, youthful vigor, and mature sensitivity," earning him recognition in esteemed publications such as The Clarinet and the IAWM Journal Lawrence University.
A passionate advocate for new music, Hudson serves as the Artistic Director and clarinetist of Latitude 49, an international sextet known for pushing musical boundaries. The ensemble's recordings, including Don't Say a Word, The Bagatelles Project, and Wax and Wire, have been praised for their compelling interpretations and have been featured on prominent platforms like New Amsterdam Records andy-hudson.
Hudson's performance career spans North America, Europe, and Africa, with recent engagements including appearances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, and North Carolina Symphony. He has also been appointed Bass/3rd Clarinetist of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra Lawrence University.
An advocate for kindness and empathy in the music profession, Hudson emphasizes the importance of separating personal identity from musical success. He encourages musicians to support one another and continuously strive for personal and artistic growth The Candid Clarinetist.
This concert will be at: Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Dr, Roswell, GA 30075
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Ryan Gregory, violist
May 17, 2026
Ryan Gregory is a versatile violist who brings lyrical depth and expressive power to every performance. A native of Atlanta, he began his musical journey on violin and later embraced the viola under the guidance of distinguished teachers.
He studied at Kennesaw State University with Helen Kim and at the University of Maryland with David Salness . He received coaching in chamber music from Atlanta Symphony members Justin Bruns, Kenn Wagner, Cathy Lynn, Kenneth Slowik and the St. Lawrence String Quintet.
He has performed in masterclasses by Roberto Spano, David Coucheron, the Vega Quartet, Midori Goto, and Regis Pasquier. He has played in the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and was Acting Concertmaster for the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra.
As a member of the Anacostia String Quartet, Ryan was a featured performer at the Kennedy Center and served as Artist-in-Residence with the District New Music Coalition in Washington, DC.
Ryan currently plays viola with the Atlanta Opera and performs actively in the Mirror Duo with harpist Tyler Hartley.
This concert will be at: Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Dr, Roswell, GA 30075