With roots in Estonia, Lithuania, Greece, the United States, and Finland, the Erinys Quartet was founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Since autumn 2025, Erinys has been the graduate string quartet-in-residence at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Winners of the Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition and Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Erinys Quartet has quickly established themselves as a major player in the international chamber music landscape.

The Westerlies, “an arty quartet...mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” (The New York Times), hold a singular space in modern music. This GRAMMY Award®-nominated ensemble has upended presumptions of the brass tradition. The two trumpet and two trombone ensemble has relentlessly composed, arranged, adapted, recorded, and toured over the past fifteen years with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along.

Musicians studying at the prestigious New England Conservatory perform a wide range of repertoire, teaching students lessons about history, teamwork, and dedication along the way. Their in-school performances expose students to truly incredible chamber music. Workshops and masterclasses hone older students’ skills and professional ambitions. 

Formed in 2007 by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth as a fun and exciting collaboration between musical friends, the ten-piece, all-female brass ensemble tenThing has firmly established themselves on the international scene to great acclaim. tenThing are celebrated for their commitment to outreach and access to music through a diverse repertoire that spans from Mozart to Weill, Grieg to Bernstein, and Lully to Bartók.

The Billboard-charting, GRAMMY Award® winning Akropolis Reed Quintet is “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). Having premiered and commissioned more than 200 works by living artists and composers, they are pioneers and champions of a new genre of classical music — the reed quintet.

This dynamic storyteller breathes life into traditional and contemporary tales from African and African-American traditions, weaving in music performed on traditional African instruments. Meticulously researched and told with flair, Alston’s performances transport young people to other cultures and times and provide unforgettable lessons in history. With older students, Alston’s workshops explore elements of storytelling, imparting valuable insights into her craft. 

Aquila Theatre’s mission is to breathe new life into the classics and to make world-class theater accessible to all. One of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States, Aquila has been bringing audiences superb actors, captivating designs, innovative adaptations, and impactful direction. Aquila Theatre is also an award-winning leader in the field of public arts and humanities programming that fosters dialogue and mutual understanding, combats social isolation, and promotes well-being.

Leah Glenn Dance Theatre is committed to deepening our understanding of the world through thought-provoking, artistically rich performances that entertain, inspire, and challenge. Known for her original work and historical reconstructions, founder and director Leah Glenn has danced, choreographed, and taught all over the U.S.

One of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater carries forward its founder’s long-standing idea that “dance is for everybody.” AAADT’s graceful and energetic performances promote the uniqueness of African-American culture through modern dance.

Martha Graham and her Company have expanded contemporary dance’s vocabulary of movement and forever altered the scope of the art form by rooting works in contemporary social, political, and psychological contexts. The Company continues Graham’s legacy through this unique dance vocabulary — movements that are sharp, angular, jagged, and direct — to connect to the depths of human emotion.