Alisha Bean, MMA, Violin/Viola

Champion fiddler and a brilliant classical Violinist/Violist, Alisha completed her Masters degree in Violin performance at Arizona State University under a full scholarship. She has performed in quartets, ensembles, and orchestras around the USA, Spain, and Italy. She has appeared as a soloist with the Grand Junction High School orchestra, Mesa State College Orchestra and has performed Schindler's List, Fiddler on the Roof and Tango Por Una Cabeza with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra where she is also co-concertmaster.

When she is not performing classically, she loves to indulge in fiddling and other styles of music. Alisha enjoys her teaching studio and is a very impassioned player who loves the stage and enjoys sharing her music with anyone who will listen. Alisha is blessed to play on a 1770 Klotz school violin gifted by generous donors along with her parents, Ari Bean, Bob Murphy, and the Dawson's. 

THYME FORTIN, violin

Freshly graduated from CMU with a degree in violin performance, I'm eager to bring my classical and contemporary expertise to new audiences. My passion lies in the rich tradition of classical music, which I strive to share through every performance. I also occasionally play modern Pop Songs and Fiddle Tunes. As a former concertmaster for Symphony in the Valley, I honed my skills in leadership and musical interpretation, and I'm excited to explore new opportunities to collaborate and create beautiful music.

GANDALF EBRECHT, guitar A student at Colorado Mesa University, Gandy is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Performance with a focus on classical guitar. Gandy plays classical pieces regularly opening for the Geek Parties Summer Shakespeare series. He is also the guitarist for the grunge/punk band Interval. When not at work as a game room operator, Gandy enjoys drawing, tabletop RPGs, and quiet moments spent feeding his feral cats.