Founding Members

Samantha Stewart, Violin

Samantha studied performance and education at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Samantha plays Ultimate Frisbee and leads workout groups during her free time. Along with playing in the Sienna Quartet, she is currently an orchestra director for Austin Independent School District.

Julie Allevato, Violin

Julie attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX and graduated with a degree in Music Education. She has a dog named Sonata and loves to read historical fiction books. Along with playing in the Sienna Quartet, she is also currently an orchestra director for Austin Independent School District and plays with the Starlight Symphony.

Nicole Taylor,
​Viola

Nicole studied at the University of Kansas, and the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. In her free time, she likes playing old time tunes with her banjo-playing skeleton named Jethro. Along with playing in the Sienna Quartet, she currently is the luthier at Westbank String Shop in South Austin, TX, and plays in the Starlight Symphony.

Philip Whitney,
​Cello

Philip studied music at Baylor University with Gary Hardie in Waco, TX.  In his spare time, Phil composes electronic music. Chamber music is a passion of his, so for him, weddings are more fun than work! Along with playing in the Sienna Quartet,​ he currently works at Terra Nova Violins

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*Depending on Availability, other professional musicians may substitute for one of the founding members.

Other Performing Members

Jeni Bereck, Cello

Megan Chartier, Cello

David Conger, Guitar

Elizabeth Lee, Cello

Paul Robertson, Violin

Ellen Piazza, Violin

Hannah Rose, Cello