George Mauer Duo

Oct 28, 2021

Jazz Pop

George Maurer’s versatility on the piano and keyboard lands him all in all kinds of talented company. He arranges music for orchestras and mans the piano for the nationally touring Midtown Men, starring the original leads of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, putting him on stage with renowned orchestras like the Boston Pops. Additionally he performs with the rock tribute band Collective Unconscious. He is accompanied by guitarist Mike Lauer

Kathleen Covalt & Jan Matson

Nov 4, 2021

Classical Piano/Violin

An avid performer, Kathleen Covalt began violin lessons at age 6 and has concertized since she was 8 years old. She has performed chamber music at venues across the USA and in Europe including performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Jan Matson teaches piano and is listed as an accompanist at the Rochester Music Guild. Additionally, she has been the Music Director for many stage productions in Rochester Minnesota including Les Miserables, Chicago, and the Producers.

Benjamin Gateno

Nov 18, 2021

Guitar

A native of southern Minnesota, guitarist Ben Gateno earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.  Ben spent five years performing extensively as a member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.  An extremely versatile musician, Ben enjoys presenting solo guitar programs that feature a wide range of styles and genres.

Bob Gardner & Cliff Jack

Nov 11, 2101

Jazz Guitar & Bass

Bob Gardner is a bass player for the Rochester Chamber Music Society. He holds an MA in Fine Arts from the University of Montana and an MA in Religious Studies from Indiana University. He works as an educator at Lourdes High School.

He is joined by Cliff Jack on guitar from Rochester MN.