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Background & BiosThe Yahara String Quartet has a wide range of experiences. We've performed at some of the mostelegant locations in the area for weddings, receptions, and parties. We've also been seen performing at the Roxbury Tavern and at JT Whitney's Brewpub. We perform a wide variety of repertoire, including classical, jazz, and ragtime. Because of our range of experience and repertoire, we are able to customize your event to your personal taste and style. Hear us play! Canon in D Allegro from Royal Fireworks Suite Rondeau Winter from Four Seasons Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Mvt. 1
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Lynne Wymore, violin, lives in Madison, and teaches Orchestra classes in the Middleton-Cross Plains Schools. She has played violin since she was 10 years old, and has a degree in Music Education from the University of Iowa. She has played in many orchestras and chamber ensembles in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the Edgewood Chamber Orchestra, and also plays solos, and in small groups, for area churches.
Phila Poff, violoncello, is a Madison native graduating from West
High and the University of Wisconsin. She has played chamber music
for many years. She started cello when she was 6 years old and played
in the Madison Symphony for 45 years. She has also played many
chorale works, musicals, opera and ballet. Phila has enjoyed teaching
many budding young cello students through the years.
Christine Westphal Thompson, violin, is originally from Middleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with degrees in Special Education and Music Performance. Beginning violin studies when she was 3 years old, she worked for many years with Marjorie Peters and with Professor Tyrone Greive. Ms. Thompson has performed with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, and is currently a member of the Edgewood Chamber Symphony, is active in church music, and plays bluegrass fiddle with the Oak Street Ramblers. Ms. Thompson is currently a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and teaches violin lessons from her home.
Nancy Dunn Kurr, viola, lives in Middleton, and maintains a private string
studio at her home. She obtained a degree in Viola Performance from the
University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she studied with Sally Chisholm and
Jae-Kyung Kim. She also is certified in Early Childhood Education. She
teaches adult string instruction through the University of
Wisconsin -Continuing Education. She has taught as adjunct string faculty
at Edgewood College, and has performed with many orchestras and chamber
ensembles throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. She currently is the
Principal Violist in the Edgewood Chamber Orchestra and performs regularly
at local church services.