HTC's Senior Celebration music is provided by a quartet composed of string performance students and faculty in the College of Fine Arts.
Julia Chandler, Violin
A classically trained violinist, Julia Chandler teaches and performs throughout southeastern Ohio. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy at Ohio University (OU), was a finalist for the OU 2025 Student Soloist Competition, and performs regularly as a member of the endowed Ohio University graduate quartet, the Klinder String Quartet.
Donovan Hoffner, Violin
From Chillicothe, Ohio, Donovan Hoffner is a freshman music education major and violinist. Donovan has had wonderful performance opportunities throughout the year and is a member of the Singing Men of Ohio. Donovan intends to pursue a career teaching music in school and in private lessons.
Lydia Kress, Viola
Lydia Kress is a junior studying Viola Performance and Composition. Her passion for music has inspired her to participate in a variety of ensembles including the Klinder String Quartet, The Cavani String quartet, and with artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, Night Ranger, Tran Siberian Orchestra, Indigo Girls, and Mike Mills.
Dr. Jose Rocha, Violoncello
Dr. Rocha, Associate Professor of Instruction, is Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Cello at Ohio University.