Violin Duo -

Violinist Lori Jean began her musical studies at the age of seven under the instruction of her mother, Kathryn Rodgers. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in performance from Cedarville University, followed by a Master of Music Degree from the University of Utah. Lori’s musical experience includes performances with the Springfield (Ohio) Symphony, Wichita Symphony, Utah Symphony in Salt Lake City, Space Coast Pops Orchestra, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. She has participated in concerts with Rosemary Clooney, Joel Grey, Tony Bennett, and Doc Severenson. Lori has been featured with the "Appassionata" duo, which made its debut in April of 2004 at the McDonald’s Global Convention. She has recorded her own solo CD, "Memoirs of the Soul", and often participates in area studio recordings. Lori currently performs in various chamber groups and solo performances as well as teaching privately in Central Florida.

Jill Weiss began studying piano at the age of three and violin at the age of six with her mother. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance from the State University of New York, and attended graduate school at Boston University under the tutelage of Peter Zazofsky. As winner of the Cameron Baird Concerto Competition, Jill was soloist with the UB Symphony. Her piano teachers include: Shirley Irek, Jonathan Bass and Roland Martin. Jill has performed with groups such as the New Hampshire Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, Palm Beach Pops and the Walt Disney World Orchestra. She has toured with the Mantovani Orchestra (Japan 2001), and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. As accompanist, she has been a staff pianist for the Boston Ballet School, Orlando Ballet and Seminole Community College. At the Orlando Ballet School, she was an accompanist for classes led by Gelsey Kirkland and Fernando Bujones. Jill has performed in concerts with diverse musical styles featuring artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Dave Brubeck, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ray Price. She joined "The Producers" National Tour for performances in Tampa and Orlando. Recently, Jill participated in the UCF-Shakespeare Festival’s first ever musical, Sondheim’s "A Little Night Music." Jill is an active freelance musician in Orlando, Florida.

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