Daniel James Fecteau is a violinist, music educator, composer, and live looping specialist from Connecticut. He graduated from the Hartt School of Music in 2016 with a bachelor’s in music education and violin performance. Daniel taught orchestra in Fairfield Public Schools, well-known for its nationally recognized music program, from 2016-2023. In 2023, Daniel is pursuing a Master’s in Music Education at the University of Michigan on a full scholarship. As part of his pursuit for personal and professional growth, Daniel first started composing in 2020. He has an extensive collection of over 50 arrangements and original music for violin and loop station and he can be found performing his music in schools, concert halls, and conventions across Connecticut. Most recently, Daniel won the Gottlieb Variations Award for Outstanding performance in the University’s Collage 2024.