Amy Piersma - violin

While earning her Bachelor of Music degree from The Boston Conservatory, Amy performed with various civic orchestras and for Hope College Summer Repertory Theater from 1982 - 1986. She then held a position of section violinist with West Shore Symphony Orchestra from 1988 - 2001. During this time she played for numerous musical theater productions in the Lakeshore area and provided music for contradances in Holland. Her membership as violinist has included Joia Piano Trio, Pan Franek and the Polkatowners and Handel With Care String Quartet. Before children, Amy played fiddle for Last Call Band and Contrafusion. Amy is a full time parent and home-maker and also loves listening to music, especially her husband's band, as well as Blue Lake Radio and Grand Rapids Opera.

Cheri Young - violin

Cheri holds a master of violin performance from Bob Jones University and has performed in numerous orchestras including the Waukesha Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Omaha and Lincoln Symphonies, Jackson Symphony and has been a member of the Holland Symphony Orchestra since 2001. She has also had small ensemble experience, having played with several string quartets and trios prior to joining the Brioso String Quartet. Cheri also teaches piano lessons and accompanies music students at Hope College and around the Holland/Zeeland area.

Laurie Van Ark - viola

Laurie has played the viola since the 6th grade. Graduating from Hope College, where she played in the orchestra, symphonette and chamber ensembles, she has since played in the Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Civic Orchestras. She earned her masters degree in Education Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is currently employed at the Carl Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. Laurie has taught private viola lessons and directed church choirs. She now plays in the Holland Symphony Orchestra and sings in her church choir and also appears on the stage in Holland Civic Theatre productions.

Ginger VandenBrink - cello

Ginger has played the cello since the third grade. She graduated from Hope College with a major in Music Education and teaches private cello lessons. Ginger is a charter member of the Holland Symphony Orchestra and is currently assistant principal cellist. She plays handbells and sings with the worship choir at her church, where she also plays bass guitar with the worship team.

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