The Sound ExChange Project transforms the live concert experience and deepens the connection among performers, audiences, and music.

Hailed by the Rochester Business Journal as an ensemble that “turns the classical music concert on its head,” Sound ExChange is comprised of a flexible team of core artists who are dedicated to exploring alternative ways of presenting and creating music to invigorate the concert experience. Sound ExChange seeks to transform the live concert experience and deepen the connection among performers, audiences and music. The Rochester, NY-based ensemble was founded in 2011 by Eastman students who function in a variety of roles—as performers, composers, producers, curators, and educators.

Matthew Cox Viola, Ukulele, Voice, CompositionMatthew Cox completed his Bachelors of Music degree in viola performance at the Eastman School of Music in 2014 and will spend the upcoming year exploring music and technology through the University… — **Matthew Cox** *Viola, Ukulele, Voice, Composition*
Matthew Cox completed his Bachelors of Music degree in viola performance at the Eastman School of Music in 2014 and will spend the upcoming year exploring music and technology through the University of Rochester’s Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year.

Lili Sarayrah ViolinLili completed her Bachelors of Music degree in violin performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year focusing on a project that brings music to local refugees through the University … — **Lili Sarayrah** *Violin*
Lili completed her Bachelors of Music degree in violin performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year focusing on a project that brings music to local refugees through the University of Rochester’s Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year.

Emily Wozniak Sound ExChange Executive DirectorEmily Wozniak studied horn performance, music education and arts leadership at the Eastman School of Music and completed her Masters of Music degree in 2013. She currently works in Advancement… — **Emily Wozniak** *Sound ExChange Executive Director*
Emily Wozniak studied horn performance, music education and arts leadership at the Eastman School of Music and completed her Masters of Music degree in 2013. She currently works in Advancement at Eastman and as an instructor in the school’s Arts Leadership Program.

Kurt Fedde Percussion, CompositionKurt completed his Bachelors of Music degree in percussion performance and music education at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year performing and student-teaching in Rocheste… — **Kurt Fedde** *Percussion, Composition*
Kurt completed his Bachelors of Music degree in percussion performance and music education at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year performing and student-teaching in Rochester.

Nadine Sherman CelloNadine completed her Bachelors of Music degree in cello performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and currently works as a freelance cellist and professional photographer in Rochester. — **Nadine Sherman** Cello
Nadine completed her Bachelors of Music degree in cello performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and currently works as a freelance cellist and professional photographer in Rochester.

Molly Germer ViolinMolly completed her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year studying collaborative arts at the University of Rochester through the “Take … — **Molly Germer** Violin
Molly completed her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance at the Eastman School of Music in May 2014 and will spend the upcoming year studying collaborative arts at the University of Rochester through the “Take Five” scholarship program.

Alexander Peña ViolaAlexander Peña serves as Director of ROCmusic, a life-changing music education program that offers group and private instruction within economically disadvantaged communities to help enable urban youth in Rochester, NY.… — **Alexander Peña** *Viola*
Alexander Peña serves as Director of ROCmusic, a life-changing music education program that offers group and private instruction within economically disadvantaged communities to help enable urban youth in Rochester, NY. In addition to leading ROCmusic, Peña teaches violin and viola, and directs string ensembles at the Eastman Community Music School. Peña is also a founding member, performing artist, and Children and Community Education Coordinator at the Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, Minnesota.