Colin Thurmond is currently pursuing his Masters of Music with Maestro Ricardo Iznaola Iznaola after graduating Magna Cum Laude and being awarded the 2007 Senior Recital of Distinction and the Elective Recital of Distinction in the same year.  He was also prizewinner in the University Concerto Competition in 2007 and twice a prizewinner in the University Chamber Music Competition. He has studied composition with Stephen Goss from the University of Surrey and with William Hill and Chris Malloy from the University of Denver. In addition, Colin maintains a passionate interest in chamber music, performing with Eisteddfod, voice and guitar duo. Thurmond interests include a strong commitment to contemporary music, aiming for the expansion of repertoire through composition and commissioning of new works.

Photography by Michael Sasser.

The Vino Quartet has been together since September 17, 2009. This quartet consists of a viola, two violins, and a cello from the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music. The youngest of the group, Andre Hafner, Violin II, is a freshman from South Dakota interested in pursuing a double major. Emily Hall, Viola, is a sophomore from the Denver region. Janis Sakai, Violin I, is a junior from Chicago, Illinois. Andrew Brown, Cello, is a transfer student from the University of Iowa and is a first year student at Lamont. The group is under the instruction of Katherine Knight.