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Dr. Tara Planeta ~ Executive Director/Interim Conductor
Dr. Planeta holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership as well as Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Violin Performance. She is the Founder and 1st Violinist of the Atoka String Quartet based in Loudoun/Fauquier Counties which provides private events music. Dr. Planeta is also a private instructor of violin/viola at The Catoctin School of Music in Leesburg and Foxcroft School in Middleburg.
Luann Carlson ~ Guest Conductor
Ms. Carlson teaches viola, viola, and cello at Drum & Strum in Warrenton and Day Violins in Chantilly. She also performs as a first violinist with the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra in Warrenton. Ms. Carlson loves to see her students progress and achieve their goals, and has seen many of their accomplishments including successful auditions and scholarships.
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Zoey Lamb ~ Guest Conductor
Ms. Lamb earned two Bachelor Degrees in Flute Performance and Music Education, as well as a Master's Degree in Woodwind Doubling. She teaches flute, bassoon, and piano at the Catoctin School of Music in Leesburg and George Mason Community Arts Academy in Fairfax. Ms. Lamb has also been an interim conductor for the Mason Orchestra during the past fall semester.
Board Members
Laura O'Konski ~ President
Dr. Tara Planeta ~ Vice President
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