Our Musicians
Clare Adkins Cason – Violin
Co-founder and principal violinist of Four Strings, Clare serves as concertmaster of the Sherman Symphony Orchestra and principal second violin of the East Texas Symphony. She performs on baroque violin with the Dallas Bach Society, and on fiddle with the Trinity Hall Session Players.
Clare studied violin with Dr. James Lerch at the University of North Texas, where she was concertmaster of the University Symphony, the Chamber Orchestra, and the Baroque orchestra. She was named a Presser Scholar and was chosen by the faculty as the Outstanding Undergraduate in Music.
David Cason – Violoncello
Co-founder and cellist of Four Strings, David serves as principal cellist of the Sherman Symphony Orchestra and second cellist for the Dallas Bach Society, and is the founder of revolution4, the rock & roll string quartet.
David studied violoncello with Carter Enyeart at the University of North Texas. He has 20+ years of experience in performance, recording, and music event management, and has an extensive catalog of published arrangements.
David will be your primary contact with Four Strings, from booking an ensemble to organizing the musical details of your ceremony or event.
Violin
Emily Aquin
Sara Carmichael
Beth Elsner
Leah Fritz
Michelle Hanlon
Kathy Johnson
Corinia Maxson
Viola
Meghan Birmingham
Damia Cleaver
Tonia Pilliod
Claire Ross
Rachel Samson