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John Paul (JP) Del Rosario is a pianist from the Philippines. He earned his bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, with Latin honors. After graduation, he taught piano and is now pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University under the tutelage of Dr. Natalie Landowski. Aside from piano, JP also enjoys composing and arranging music.

Michael Joiner is a first-year graduate student in Piano Pedagogy. He previously graduated from ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Alongside his master's degree, Michael is pursuing a Certificate in Injury-Preventive Technique from The Lister-Sink Institute, led by Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink.

Mattias Luitjens is a Piano/Composition major and also pursues a degree in Computer Science. Mattias is from Olds, Iowa, and began piano lessons in first grade. At ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, Mattias is active in Music Teachers National Association, Mu Phi Epsilon, and University Singers. Mattias is also involved with the Wesley United Methodist Church Choir, math tutoring, and accompanying. Other interests include playing Minecraft, reading, and following local and national politics. Mattias particularly enjoys music by 20th-century Russian composers.

Sarah Stinemates is a junior studying a double major in Music Therapy and Music Business. Her primary instrument is piano, and she also plays guitar and flute. On campus, Sarah is involved in the Music Therapy Association, Music Business Association, Student Honors Association, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's All Volunteer Effort (WAVE), Psychology Club, and RockyThon. Sarah is the pianist for JSO and studies both classical and jazz piano. She also works backstage at COFAC Recital Hall concerts and is the organist for Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage, Illinois.

Jasmin Montes is from Muscatine, Iowa. She is a freshman at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University pursuing a double major in Music Therapy and Piano Performance. In addition to piano, Jasmin is involved in the Marching Leathernecks, where she plays clarinet, and plays violin in the orchestra.

Frances Reyes is a classically trained Filipino pianist. In 2025, she graduated with a master's degree in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. In 2022, Frances graduated magna cum laude and class valedictorian from the University of the Philippines with a bachelor's degree in Piano Performance. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Piano Pedagogy at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University under the tutelage of Dr. Natalie Landowski.

Michael Spencer is a Piano Performance student at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University, expected to graduate in 2030. Originally from Quincy, Illinois, he began studying piano at age six. Michael has studied piano with his mother and Dr. Natalie Landowski. He has passed all 12 levels of the Achievement in Music Exam and has performed in piano recitals since the age of six. He also plays guitar, sings, and participates in Concert Choir. Michael has taught private piano lessons and enjoys working at The Crossing Church in Macomb.

From a young age, Jim Tan was passionate about classical music. Although financial constraints prevented him from taking formal piano lessons, he taught himself to play the piano. At age 17, Jim entered a national talent competition and became the champion in the keyboard category. He later pursued a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Philippine Women's University. Jim has performed in solo and collaborative concerts in the Philippines and received top prizes in several national competitions. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University under Dr. Natalie Landowski.