Rachel Frederiksen is an in-demand bassoonist and educator who is based in Texas. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, she performs across the United States and abroad. As a teacher and pedagogue, she has educated many bassoonists in university masterclasses, conferences, and lessons, and previously held positions at the University of Arkansas, University of Alabama, and the University of Texas at San Antonio as Lecturer of Bassoon. She currently teaches at the University of Incarnate Word, virtually at Southwest Baptist University, and enjoys freelance teaching, performing, and reed-making. Rachel is a founding member of Apothix Trio.
Michael Isaac Ripple is the Co-Artistic Director and Chief Operating Officer of The Horizon Series. He is an active freelancer throughout the Mid South region, currently based in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music where he pursued his undergraduate degree in oboe performance as a student of Mr. Frank Rosenwein. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, as a student of Mr. Daniel Stolper. He was the founding oboist of Catharsis Winds, an award winning wind quintet based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently pursuing his Masters in oboe performance as the student of Dr. Michelle Vigneau at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. At the University of Memphis, he holds the oboe seat in the Pyramid Winds Graduate Woodwind Quintet.
Sohyun Moon, praised by The Hancock Herald in New York for her “beautiful melodies and astonishing sound,” is renowned for her diverse repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary music. She has performed across Europe, Japan, Korea, and the USA, and has won numerous awards in prestigious competitions. As a dedicated chamber musician, she collaborates with professional chamber ensembles and has performed at notable events, including the University of Mozarteum’s music festival and a TEDx talk at the University of Baltimore. She earned her Doctorate in Piano Performance from Michigan State University, after studying at Temple University and the Peabody Institute.