Ellis Anderson, Saint Mary's college, IN

Ellis Anderson is a pianist, accompanist, educator, composer, church musician, and choral singer residing in South Bend, Indiana. He is a piano instructor and collaborative pianist at Saint Mary’s College and the accompanist for the choral department in the Sacred Music Program at the University of Notre Dame. He is also the music coordinator at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg, Michigan. 

Dr. Sookkyung Cho, Grand Valley State University, MI

Korean-American pianist Sookkyung Cho is a fierce advocate of classical music. She has appeared in prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, Sarasota Opera House, Baltimore Museum of Art, Beaux concerts de la releve in Quebec, Château de Fontainebleau in France, and Zijingang Theater at Zhejiang University and Xi’an Conservatory in China, and Bilkent University in Turkey. She has also been featured in major music festivals including Yellow Barn, Norfolk, and Sarasota, and was a Performing Associate at Bowdoin International Music Festival in Maine. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Piano, Artist-Performer, at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. In summer, she also teaches at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and ESME Camp. 

Dr. Daniel En-Hao Lin, Indiana Wesleyan University, IN 

Taiwanese-Canadian pianist Daniel Lin currently serves as Associate Professor of Music, and teaches class piano, piano pedagogy, piano ensemble, and applied piano at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.  Previously, he was a visiting faculty member at the University of Evansville. 

He was a finalist in several international competitions, including the 2006 Pacific International Competition, as well as the 2008 Chinese International Piano Competition.  Additional competition highlights include the Bosendorfer Concerto Competition and the Canadian Music Competition, both in 2007, where he won third and first prizes. ​Dr. Lin holds a doctorate degree in Piano Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.  

Dr. Siwon Kim, Bethel College, IN 

Siwon [see-one] Kim, a native of Seoul, South Korea, is “an exceptional pianist with artistic charisma who presents deep understanding and dedication to every moment of her performance” (Alexander Toradze, World-Renowned Concert Pianist).  She has been actively performing in concert venues throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including Mariinsky II (Russia), Musashino Hall, Toppan Hall (Japan), Harbin Concert Hall (China), Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie, Morris Arts Center, Hill Auditorium (USA), Kumho Art Hall, and Universal Arts Center (South Korea). Praised in The Segye Times, Siwon’s playing demonstrates “masterful musicality with the distinct, unrestrained sound.” On the stage, she is “commanding and decisive” (South Bend Tribune). 

Dr. Daniel Kuehler, Hillsdale College, MI

Daniel Kuehler serves as Artist/Teacher of Collaborative Piano at Hillsdale College, where he joined the faculty in 2021. As a performer and teacher, Dr. Kuehler’s passion involves researching and sharing with his students how neuroscience can inform and enhance practicing and performance. He has received invitations to present his research at the College Music Society National Conference and MTNA National Conference.

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Dr. Kuehler holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music, where he also earned a Certificate in Arts Leadership. 

Dr. Kuehler has performed as a soloist, collaborator, and concerto soloist in Russia, Vienna, Portugal, China, and numerous venues throughout the United States, including the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the Italian Embassy, and Powell Symphony Hall. 

Dr. Natasha Stojanovska, Studio Teacher, Chicago, IL

Macedonian pianist and composer Dr. Natasha Stojanovska has earned recognition as a dynamic and innovative artist, seamlessly bridging Eastern European musical heritage with contemporary classical traditions. Her critically acclaimed debut album, Uncommon Voices (Navona Records), showcases music by Eastern European women composers and has been celebrated for its artistry and cultural significance. As a Featured Artist and guest curator for Classical Music Indy, Ms. Stojanovska remains a dedicated advocate for underrepresented voices. Her upcoming album, Uncommon Voices, Part II: American Women Composers, partially supported by a prestigious grant from the Musicians Club of Women in Chicago, continues her mission to highlight diverse perspectives in classical music.