Chris Tauzell is the leader of the local rock band Amateur. With a soaring voice that can capture the ear of any passerby. He brings a wide variety of genres when it comes to his covers and original songs, heartfelt country and R&B to the most driving of rock tunes.

A versatile musician, Ben Gateno enjoys presenting solo guitar programs that feature a wide range of styles and genres, with a special emphasis on classical, country blues, and ragtime. In 2020 he released A Time When Things Were New, an album featuring solo guitar music from the 1920’s.

A native of southern Minnesota, guitarist Ben earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY with further studies with renowned teacher and performer Antigoni Goni in Brussels, Belgium.

Rachel Graves, violin, is an Occupational Therapist and hand therapy fellow at Mayo Clinic with a passion for hand therapy, injury prevention, and treatment for musicians. Since moving to Rochester last year, she has become a member of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. She has competed and soloed with multiple orchestras and continues to enjoy performing violin to share the joy and enhance healing through music.

Curtis Baum is a pianist, piano technician, and teacher currently living in Rochester, Minnesota. He received the Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and the Master of Music degree from Western Illinois University, where he studied with Dr. Jeffrey Brown. He has been a frequent collaborator with vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles, and recently as substitute pianist with the Rochester Big Band.

Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota is the largest youth music organization in the area, serving 250-350 young singers from the Rochester and surrounding communities. Founded by Dr. Rick Kvam in 1992, its mission is to promote the highest standard of excellence in the preparation and performance of choral music, seeking to provide artistic challenge and growth opportunities for youth throughout the region and enjoyment for the community at large.

The Prairie String Band is a bluegrass group featuring Teresa Walters (fiddle), Jeanie Wyttenbach (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Walter Wyttenbach (bass, vocals), Carrie Jo Heppelmann (banjo, vocals), and Joe Bly (guitar, mandolin, vocals). Together they share decades of musical experience — from classical violin and gospel roots to bluegrass traditions — and a deep connection to the Mayo Clinic community, where each member has worked or volunteered in various roles. United by their love of making music with friends and family, the especially enjoy bringing bluegrass and gospel favorites to audiences in small country churches and community gatherings.