CIMF Artistic Director
Paul Frucht
Hailed as a “composer with a career to follow” by Hearst Media, Paul Frucht is an American composer whose music has been acclaimed for its “sense of lyricism, driving pulse, and great urgency” (WQXR), “jagged beauty” (Buffalo News) and “excellent orchestration” (Ridgefield Press). Read more
CIMF Orchestra Director
Eric Mahl
Known for his contagious energy and passion, Mr. Mahl has solidified his place as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation. His performances captivate audiences, and through these unique musical experiences, he unleashes music’s immense power to bring positive change to the world. Read more
Katie Althen-Velázquez
Flute
Rémy Taghavi
Bassoon
Graeme Steele Johnson
Clarinet
Priscilla Rinehart
Horn
Trumpet
Russell Fisher
Percussion
Jens Wendelboe
Trombone & Low Brass
Julia Choi
Violin
George Meyer
Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez
Chelsea Starbuck Smith
Violin and Viola
Leah Ferguson
Viola
Jacob Shack
Mitch Lyon
Cello
Ariana Nelson
Francesca McNeeley
Jonathan Borden
Double Bass
Emily Levin
Harp
Mika Sasaki
Piano
Jonathan Cziner
Composition
Jacob Joyce
Conducting