Performer Biographies

Aaron Minnick -- Aaron's performing experience is diverse, ranging from theater to big band. He has played saxophone and clarinet in a variety of community concert bands and dance bands, and has sung in community, church, and collegiate choral groups. He also participates in musical theater, most recently in the Pleasure Guild's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He began teaching himself recorder at the age of 14 and now plays in both the Merry Makers and Musica di Camerata.

June Speak -- June received her Master's Degree in music theory and composition from the Ohio State University. As an undergraduate she performed in the Symphonic Choir and was a member of the Collegium Musicum, playing the alto recorder and leading a recorder quintet. She taught private piano for 15 years and theory and composition at OSU during her graduate years. This was followed by a one-year faculty appointment, after which she left the world of music to develop a career in computers. Now retired, she has returned to her first love as a member of this group and Musica di Camerata.

Dan Thyng -- Dan's past experience includes playing baritone in both marching and concert bands during his college years. At that time he also contributed his skills with harpsichord and soprano and tenor recorders to his college early music ensemble. He currently plays string bass in the Upper Arlington Civic Orchestra and the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. As a member of the Musica di Camerata and the Merry Makers he performs on the cornamuse as well as his recorders.

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