“What an honor and privilege it has been to recreate such beautiful and inspired music from such a rich culture and community . I am so thankful to be part of VEM String Quartet and bring Armenian music to the masses. I am especially grateful that we have support for our artistic efforts and am thankful for the generosity.”

Violist and recent Master of Music degree recipient Morgan O’Shaughnessey maintains a diverse freelance career as a chamber musician, music arranger, folk musician, and concert producer. He has performed recitals at Teatro la Fenice in Venice and a live broadcast on RAI Radio 3 in Rome. His discography with producer Sylvia Massy includes string arrangements for Johnny Depp, Rihanna, Soilwork and Red Sun Rising. Morgan also plays the Swedish nyckelharpa and the Highland bagpipes. Morgan is the artistic director for a non-profit community concert series featuring regional artists in interactive community events.