Who is Music by Anthem?
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Chelle Fulk, owner and operator of Music by Anthem, is a multi-talented,
highly versatile musician. Although Chelle refers to herself as a
"fiddlist" -- part fiddler, part violinist -- she is also an
accomplished violist and singer, and loves playing the electric 5-string
fiddle. She entertains instrumentally or vocally at nearly all of her
company's performances. She especially loves playing for dancers, singing,
and recording. Her CDs include "Island Time", "His Harp's
Desire", and several works-in-progress.
Chelle officially founded Music by Anthem in 1994, having formed its genesis
with the Fauquier String Quartet in high school. After concentrating on the
viola during college, she combined her love of music with her love of running
businesses, and developed a musical organization capable of performing in a
wide range of venues, from very intimate settings to large celebrations. She
hired professional musicians whose versatility with various musical styles and
instruments complemented each other, and whose interests enabled the company
to bring about its tremendous repertoire. Her interest in Celtic music has
led her to research, and share with audiences, the folklore of the British
Isles, adding another dimension to her performances. She actively explores
new musical interests, and looks for opportunities to expand Anthem's services.
Her wide-ranging interests encompass art in the romantic realism style, color
photography, travel, reading science fiction, philosophy, hiking, and outdoor
sports. She also has a passion for unusual instruments, and, like most
musicians, is prone to spend the rent money on musical toys.
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Amy Domingues began her cello studies at the age of 9. In addition to
studying with National Symphony cellist David Teie, Amy was a member of the National
Symphony Young Apprentice program from 1989-91. In 1995, she graduated cum laude from
James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music Performance degree. Amy was principal
cellist for the James Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Shenandoah Philharmonic from
1992-94, and a regular member of the Rockbridge Symphony in Lexington, VA. In addition to
her orchestral work, Amy is currently involved with the Anthem String Quartet and several
freelance projects.
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Janet Lewis-Greene, violinist, Anthem String Quartet, earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Music and American Studies from Mary Washington College and later studied with
Berl Senofsky at the Peabody Conservatory. She has played with a number of
Washington, D.C. area orchestras including the Alexandria Symphony, the McLean Symphony,
and the Prince George's Philharmonic. In addition to her work with the Anthem String
Quartet, Janet teaches privately and is the "fiddler-in-residence" at the
semi-annual Equine Rescue League Open House in Leesburg, Virginia. She has performed
with Anthem since 1996.
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Doug Carpenter, violinist and co-founder of the Anthem String Quartet, currently
serves as the concertmaster for the Reston Chamber Orchestra and has been a 1st violinist
for the McLean Symphony for the past 13 years. Doug has also performed with several other
area orchestras including: the Millbrook Orchestra, Prince George's Philharmonic, IMF
Orchestra and the Loudoun Symphony. He also enjoys playing with musical theater groups
with over 20 musicals to his credit. Doug studied violin under Dr. Harold Byer of the
Cincinnati Symphony.
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Laura DeNardis is a versatile guitarist, singer, and mandolin player.
She plays with Chelle in a variety of genres, from classical to Celtic to
the Beatles.... Laura is hard at work on her Ph.D. in Science and Technology
Studies at Virginia Tech. Her particular interest is the history of
technology. "It's tough," she says, "but worth the hard work."
Laura has been performing with Music by Anthem since mid-2000. An excellent guitarist, specializing in classical, Celtic, and rock musical styles, Laura began playing at age 7. She fell in love with it, and has played ever since.
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Sherry has been Music by Anthem's Studio Manager since 1989. What
she lacks in communication skills she makes up for in attitude. Her favorite
instrument is the violin, primarily because she likes the fit of the case when the
instrument has gone out to play.
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Welcome QuickSilver, the newest
addition to the Music by Anthem team! A lyric soprano with Russian blood, Silver was taken
in off the streets and is now in training to be Miss Sherry's understudy. But, much
like the story of Christine and Carlotta, the diva Sherry is not yet ready to relinquish
center stage. For more cute kitty photos, click here.
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