Candace Sassaman

Candace Sassaman earned Masters of Music Performance from the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. She appeared in many operatic roles and has been a soloist with Philadelphia Singers. She is also an active Equestrian in her spare time.

Ivan Konev

Dr. Ivan Konev graduated from the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow. In 2003 he came to the United States where he completed his Master of Arts, Hamline University, Saint Paul, 2006, and his Doctorate in piano performance, University of Minnesota, 2010. Ivan Konev is a prizewinner of local and international piano competitions including: Andorra International Piano competition, Corpus Christi International Piano competition, Schubert Club scholarship competition, University of Minnesota School of Music Concerto competition and Bell scholarship competition.