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Andra Bohnet

Andra performs and records on flutes of all shapes and sizes (classical, traditional simple system, baroque and a variety of ethnic instruments), as well as Celtic harp. She has performed and presented at several National Flute Association Conventions, the Canadian Flute Convention, British Flute Society, World Flute Societies and Boxwood Canada. In addition to fluting, Andra is a master martial artist, yogi, avid snow skier, techno-geek, and alternatively wishes she was a hobbit or a Jedi knight!

Photo by Jaime Hammack

Photo by Jaime Hammack

Rachel Nozny

Rachel Nozny is a classically trained flutist currently living in Lake Charles, LA. She earned degrees at both Mercer University and the University of Kentucky in flute performance with instructors Kelly Via and Gordon Cole respectively. Rachel served as principal flutist of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra from 2009 to 2012 and is currently piccoloist with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Recently Rachel has started to branch out into chamber and folk music, performing in R2 Duo with guitarist Robby Gibson, the BRN Duo with percussionist Brian Nozny, and the Celtic fusion group 2nd Breakfast.

Photo by Chrissy Gibson

Photo by Chrissy Gibson

 Robby Gibson

Dr. Robert Gibson began studying classical guitar in high school with Jennifer Whatley, holds a Bachelor of Music in guitar performance under the direction of Dr. Matthew Dunne at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and both Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at the University of Texas at Austin with Adam Holzman.  During this time, Gibson also pursued composition and arranging, studying with notable composers such as Donald Grantham, David Heuser, and James Balentine.  In the summer of 2006, Gibson completed his fourth year of studies with the legendary guitarist and teacher Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. 

Previous engagements include teaching at Faulkner University and award winning high school and middle school programs for a combined six years.  As a performer, Gibson has been a featured artist with several orchestras including the San Antonio Symphony, and toured as both a soloist and chamber musician around the United States, Mexico and Italy.  As a promoter of new music, Gibson has collaborated with several composers on the creation of new works for the guitar has and performed world premieres of new works by composers Donald Grantham, James Norman, Traci Mendel and Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Photo by Ann Weis

Photo by Ann Weis

 

 Andy Kruspe

Andy Kruspe has performed and recorded with several muscians and bands throughout the Southeastern United States. His playing has supported bands in several genres, including Irish Traditional, Celtic, Old Time, and Contra Dance Bands.

Ever a student of this versatile instrument, Andy has spent several summers in Ireland attending workshops and taking lessons from some of Ireland's best players.

Andy has also competed on this instrument. In May of 2014, he won 1st Place in the Over 18 division for the bodhrán at the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Midwest Fleadh in Saint Louis, Missouri.

He is an Educational Endorser for Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets, a US Brand Ambassador for Hedwitschak Drums, and an Artist Endorser for Rebellion Drums.