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ZaRiah woodwind quintet
Featured In · Interlochen Public Radio
September 23, 2026

Getting to Know ZaRiah: 2026 Fischoff Grand Prize Winners

Recorded on Interlochen Public Radio, get to know ZaRiah in this Studio A interview. The ensemble discusses their journey, life as professional musicians, and experience as the 2026 Fischoff Grand Prize winners.

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ZaRiah performing for students at Trinity Academy
Featured In · Trinity Academy
September 21, 2026

ZaRiah, a World-Class Wind Quintet, Performs for Trinity Students

ZaRiah brings chamber music into Trinity Academy, giving students the opportunity to experience a live performance and connect with professional musicians. Read about the ensemble's visit to Trinity Academy in South Bend, Indiana.

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ZaRiah performing chamber music
On Stage: June 19, 2026
ZaRiah brought vibrant storytelling to Valerie Coleman’s Suite: Portraits of Josephine, while Mozart’s dramatic Serenade No. 12 closed the program with brilliance and intensity.

Kerrytown Concert House Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival

Queen City Chamber Music brings exceptional chamber music to Charlotte through accessible, community-centered performances and educational experiences.

Founded by ZaRiah, Queen City Chamber Music grew from our belief that music enriches lives and creates belonging. 

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OUR MEMBERS

Ben | flute

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Jamison | oboe

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Katelyn | clarinet

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AJ | bassoon

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Braydon | horn

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Ben | flute • Jamison | oboe • Katelyn | clarinet • AJ | bassoon • Braydon | horn •

“Performing from memory, the ensemble brings an extraordinary level of integration to every phrase. Their physical choreography feels completely organic, illuminating inner voicing, instrumental pairings, and the conversational nature of the music with remarkable clarity and imagination. The result is a performance style of rare cohesion, intelligence, and artistry — nothing short of genius. I am so excited for their future and so proud of all they have accomplished together.”  

Tara Helen O’Connor, Season Artist of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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Header Photo by Peter Ringenberg

Gallery Photos by William Muñoz – Ladies Musical Club