Founding Members
Samantha Stewart, ViolinSamantha studied music performance and music education at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Along with performing in the Sienna String Quartet, she is currently an orchestra director for the Austin Independent School District. Samantha resides in Austin, TX with her two dogs Reilly & Jilly.
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Nicole Taylor, ViolaNicole studied at the University of Kansas, and the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. After living in Austin for 5 years, Nicole moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is currently raising her two beautiful children, Ian and Ada. Nicole continues to coordinate Sienna operations from New Mexico.
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Julie Allevato, ViolinJulie studied music education at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. Between 2014 and 2020, Julie worked for the Austin Independent School District and the Austin Youth Orchestra. She recently relocated to the Houston area with her dog Sonata, where she is currently an orchestra director for Katy ISD.
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