Chi-Li Yen was Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Chi-Li began her viola studies at the age of 7. As a recipient of the Alumni scholarship, she received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Karen Tuttle, Kim Kashkashian and Carol Rodland. She received her Master's degree from Temple University (on a full scholarship) where she studied with Choong-Jin Chang, Principal Violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Chi-Li has played with The Juilliard Orchestra, performed chamber music in Carnegie Hall, and served as Principal Viola with the Temple Symphony Orchestra. She has also worked with Pamela Frank and the Emerson String Quartet in masterclasses. She currently performs with Riverside Symphonia, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Pennsylvania Sinfonia and Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. She is also a member of the Lucchi String Quartet.

      Kathleen Corvino is a graduate of Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. In 2001 she was awarded the S.T.A.R Award from the Music Teachers National Association for outstanding teaching in a private studio. Kathleen is the founder and director of the orchestra program in the Burlington Township School District where she has over 200 students and conducts 3 orchestras. She is also active in community theater in the South Jersey Area.