Young Artist Fellows
Meet Our Young Artist Fellows
Each season, Redfish Music Festival welcomes exceptional young musicians from across the country to participate in the Young Artist Fellowship. These emerging artists collaborate with internationally recognized faculty, perform for audiences throughout Oregon's Southern Coast, and develop their artistry through a unique fellowship centered on performance, mentorship, and chamber music.
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Astrodon String Quartet
The Astrodon String Quartet is a Baltimore-based ensemble committed to exceptional performance, education, and meaningful community engagement. The quartet features violinists Dallas Noble and Zach Levin, violist Amelia Eckloff, and cellist Tim Beccue.
Named after the Astrodon, the first dinosaur discovered in Maryland, the ensemble is dedicated to making chamber music accessible to audiences of all backgrounds through performances and educational outreach. In addition to performing regularly throughout the Baltimore area, the quartet teaches in public schools and is recognized for creating authentic connections with audiences through every performance. Critics have praised their playing as "captivating" and "unbelievably beautiful."
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Four Corners Quartet
The Four Corners Quartet brings together four accomplished young musicians from Utah and Arizona, each with a unique path to chamber music. The ensemble features violinists Andrew Nix and Hugues Herpin, violist Tessa Urie, and cellist Charlotte Bond.
Charlotte Bond discovered her passion for the cello after teaching herself to play at age fourteen. Tessa Urie found her artistic voice after transitioning from violin to viola, while Hugues Herpin is recognized as both an accomplished violinist and an award-winning composer. Andrew Nix began playing violin at age three and has appeared as a soloist with the Tucson Symphony.
Experience These Artists Live
The Young Artist Fellows perform throughout the festival alongside Redfish faculty and guest artists, presenting concerts that showcase the next generation of chamber musicians.