Mosaic Quartet Holidays: Hope, Peace, Love, Joy
Free
- Jessica Stinson, violin
- Tramaine Jones, violin
- Shadwa Mussad, viola
- Alana Bennett-Garcia, cello
The Quartet-In-Residence for Music at St. Luke's performs a free lunchtime concert. During this festive program, the Mosaic Quartet will present music that reflects the theme of the advent period.
About Music at St. Luke's (Atlanta)
Music at St. Luke's is a yearlong classical concert series generously supported by the Friends of Music, parishioners, and supporters of St. Luke’s Atlanta.
https://www.stlukesatlanta.org/music-at-st-lukes-series/About Mosaic Quartet (Atlanta)
Jessica Stinson (violin), Tramaine Jones (violin), Shadwa Mussad (viola), and Alana Bennett-Garcia (cello) of the Mosaic Quartet maintain an in-demand performance schedule and international acclaim. This powerhouse ensemble is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive future for classical music by celebrating BIPOC artistry and using music as a tool for justice. The all-female quartet was formed out of their connection with the Atlanta non-profit organization, Challenge the Stats (CTS), and has performed as a quartet in venues across Atlanta since 2021.
https://www.mosaicquartet.org/About Tramaine Jones, violin
Tramaine Jones began learning the violin at the age of nine and has not put down her instrument since. She is a graduate of the Tri-cities High School Performing Arts Program and went on to receive a highly competitive scholarship to attend Northwestern University. While at NU, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance and Master’s Degree in Music Education. Tramaine is a highly-regarded violinist in the Atlanta area and performs regularly with the Symphony Orchestra of Augusta, Tuscaloosa Symphony, and the Harlem Festival Orchestra.
About Shadwa Mussad, viola
About Alana Bennett-Garcia, cello
Alana Bennett-Garcia, an Atlanta-based cellist and dedicated music educator, has solidified her presence as a versatile and emotive performer. A graduate of New York University and Indiana University, Alana has had a varied career where she has been a recording artist, collaborator, and performer for film, dance and theatre. Currently serving as a founding member and cellist for the Mosaic String Quartet, she also holds the position of principal cellist with the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra.