Karl Wohlwend performs throughout North America, appearing as a soloist as well as in chamber music collaborations.  The Washington, DC Guitar Society commended his “command of technique, beautiful tone, and sensitive musicianship,” and the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts (Kitty Hawk, NC) praised his “extraordinary talent.”  He was  awarded high recognition in the prestigious Great Lakes International Classical Guitar Competition.  He accompanied “Three Songs” by Eric Ewazen, composer-in-residence at the Julliard School, and has been honored to perform in concert with Carlo Aonzo, the world’s leading classical mandolinist.  Wohlwend is also a successful and inspiring teacher.  He has been on the faculty at Otterbein College since 1996, and has also served on the faculties of Ohio Wesleyan University and Capital University.  Each year since 1996, he has been invited to teach and perform at the Classical Guitar Workshop at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.  His students have been awarded prizes in performance competitions, and many have gone on to rewarding graduate school, teaching and performing careers.  He has served on the judges’ panel for numerous events, including the American String Teachers' Association National Competition and the Music Teachers’ National Association National Competition.

Noted for his “…polished sound, clear resonance, and powerful enunciation…” by San Francisco Classical voice (sfcv.org), Ian Howell, Countertenor, has performed on major concert stages across the United States, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. In 2006, Mr. Howell took First Prize at the American Bach Soloists International Solo Competition with an acclaimed performance of Bach’s Cantata 170, Vergnügte Ruh, and Third Prize (and made his Carnegie Hall Debut) at the prestigious Oratorio Society of New York’s Competition.  This Blacksburg, VA native can be heard with the all male chamber choir Chanticleer on one DVD and seven CDs, including the GRAMMY award winning Lamentations and Praises, and the GRAMMY award nominated Our American Journey.  Future engagements include solo performances with The American Bach Soloists, The Portland Baroque Orchestra, and the Choir of St. Thomas Fifth Ave (NYC).  A debut solo CD with The American Bach Soloists will be recorded April 2008 and will feature repertory by D. Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, and Handel.  An active teacher, Mr. Howell is dedicated to spreading awareness of the countertenor voice.  He regularly gives master classes, lectures, and private instruction to the next generation of singers.  Mr. Howell graduated December 2006 with a Master’s degree in Early Music, Song, and Chamber Ensemble offered jointly by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and the Yale School of Music.