In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Latin music, Horacio Fernández shines as a visionary Mexican composer and producer. He is not bound by genre or style, being able to produce fiery Latin Trap tracks such as “FLARE”, as well as soothing orchestral ballads like his latest single “Rebeldes”, a sweet bolero reminiscent of the great American Songbook and classic Mexican romantic classics.

His groundbreaking contributions to the classical music canon such as his Latin suite for orchestra “Tumbao” and “Cumbia …

Derek Xu is a violinist whose career has been marked by both remarkable competition successes and extensive orchestral leadership. A versatile musician, Derek has excelled as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, captivating audiences with his technical prowess and interpretive depth.

Derek's musical journey began under the mentorship of esteemed violinists Xiao Long Ding and Todor Pelev at Idyllwild Arts Academy, where he honed his craft with dedication and passion. His academic and artistic pursuits continued at Brown University, …

Christopher Cortez, a Mexican-American cellist based in New York City, is a highly sought-after freelance artist in the New York metropolitan area, performing across all five boroughs and the tri-state region.

Cortez has performed under the direction of renowned conductors including Peter Oundjian, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Alondra de la Parra, Markand Thakar, Robert Moody, Cliff Colnot, Michael Morgan, Steve Hackman, Sarah Ionnides, and Alessandro Tirotta. His performances have taken him to eminent venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Rose …

Fred Chu is a New York City based cellist. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied under Marion Feldman.

Past accolades include winning the Lillian Fuchs Chamber Competition, the NYU String/Composer Collaboration Project, and as a finalist in the Bergen Philharmonic Concerto Competition.

Outside of music, Fred holds a J.D., cum laude, from St. John's University School of Law. He currently continues his cello studies under the …

A leader in the 21st century orchestral landscape, Dr. Matthew Aubin is constantly reaching new audiences through innovative performance formats and creative initiatives both on and off the podium.

The 2022-23 season kicks off Dr. Aubin’s inaugural year as Music Director of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he is Music Director of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of The Chelsea Symphony. In his role at TCS, he has led highly visible collaborations with partners such …

Damali Willingham is a conductor, composer, and bassoonist based in New Haven, CT. They recently graduated from the Berklee College of Music, where they made quite the impression as a young conductor. They served as a musical director and guest conductor of various ensembles, including the Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra, the school’s largest student-run ensemble. Damali attended the 2023 Aspen Conducting Academy and received the Robert J. Harth Award with the invitation to return for the 2024 Festival. They currently …