MUSICIANS

  • VIOLIST

    Miriam loves connecting people with live classical music in all its forms. A busy performer who regularly plays throughout the pacific northwest, she also teaches at the University of Alaska and coaches chamber music for Alaska Youth Orchestras. She concocts the scheme of each concert season, pulling together performers and artist and steering the vision of Alaska Resounding. Talking about what we do and how anyone can connect with these awesome live art forms is one of her favorite ways to spend time.

  • CELLIST

    Katherine began playing violin at age 3, and switched to cello at age 14. Katherine has participated in many summer music festivals, including Siletz Bay, Sunriver, Oregon Coast, Cascade, Tanglewood, and Kent/ Blossom. She’s currently the principal cellist of the Portland Chamber Orchestra, assistant principal of the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra and a member of the Portland Opera Orchestra. She’s an avid chamber musician, performing across the Pacific Northwest in many chamber series including Second City and All-Classical’s Live and Local.

  • FLUTIST

    Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) In addition to her solo show "Natural Homeland: Honoring Ukraine" at the Alberta Rose Theatre, Chehalem Cultural Center, and throughout Washington and Hawaii, recent engagements include solo appearances for Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Japanese Garden, United for Ukraine, Siletz Bay Music Festival, Fear No Music, Makrokosmos Project, Kenny Endo Ensemble, Portland Taiko, the Astoria Music Festival, and more. With degrees from the Royal Academy of Music (London) and Manhattan School of Music, she’s the Principal and Founder of Aligned Artistry.

  • PERCUSSIONIST

    Anchorage-based percussionist Jonathan M. Ward captivates audiences with his passionate and committed performances. He excels on timpani, marimba, and drum set, showcasing his talents with orchestras including the Anchorage and Juneau Symphonies. His experience also includes notable performances with the Siletz Bay Music Festival, Beaverton Symphony, Lewis & Clark College Orchestra, and Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. Jonathan's skills extend to reading charts and playing acoustic and electric guitar, along with electric bass guitar, and he has showcased his talents in musicals such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Rocky Horror Picture Show," chamber music recitals, and national conferences. With a repertoire that spans genres and instruments, Jonathan M. Ward engages audiences with his dynamic performances and musical range.

COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS

  • VISUAL ARTIST

    Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl is Athabascan, Filipino, and Tlingit from Raven moiety, Sockeye Clan, from the Raven House. She is Deg Hit’an Athabascan from Fairbanks Alaska.

    Crystal is a talented multidisciplinary artist based in Juneau, Alaska. She draws inspiration from her cultural roots and the natural world around her. Worl's artwork is diverse, ranging from Tlingit Northwest Coast design to contemporary multimedia pieces. Her work often explores themes of identity, connection to land, and the interplay between traditional and modern ways of life. In addition to creating art, Worl is also an advocate for Indigenous rights and works to promote cultural awareness and understanding through her art. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and she continues to be a prominent voice in the Indigenous art community.

    Today Crystal lives in Juneau, Alaska, working as a co-owner and co-designer of Trickster Company with her brother Rico Worl.