Core Musicians

Monarch Chamber Players consists of a core wind quintet, as well as a full roster of strings and percussion that allow us to present concerts with diverse instrumentation. Our musicians are established, classically trained professional musicians who have performed with the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera & Ballet, National Symphony Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others. They hold advanced degrees from reputable institutions such as Rice University, the Colburn School, the Juilliard School, and the Eastman School of Music.

Get to know us below!

Allison Asthana

executive director, flutist

 

Rebecca Tobin

founder, clarinetist

 

Tonya Burton

Program director, violist

 

Douglas DeVries

production manager, flutist

 

Katie Hart

director of operations, oboist

 

Yvonne Chen

pianist

 

Julian Hernandez

director of advancement, clarinetist

 

David Dietz

cellist

 

Hope Cowan

harpist

Kristiana Ignatjeva

cellist

 

Michael Metz

percussionist

Katia Osorio

bassoonist

 

David Connor

bassist

Samuel Park

violinist