Gwen Brits (Concertmaster) began violin lessons at age six in Lexington, Kentucky. After moving to Oregon, she performed with the Salem Youth Symphony, Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra, Oregon All-State Orchestra and the All-Northwest Orchestra. During her undergraduate years, she was a member of the Utah State University Symphony Orchestra and studied privately with William Fedkenheuer, now a member of the Miro Quartet. In Iowa, Gwen was an active performer with the Clark University Orchestra and the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. She was also a member of the Provo-based contemporary folk band Molly in the Mineshaft and Dubuque’s Bluegrass Alumatics. Gwen holds a master’s degree in ESL instruction and has taught at UIC and Triton College; she is currently a student advisor at the DePaul University International Students & Scholars Office. She lives in Forest Park with her husband (RJ) and her dog (Leo).
The Symphony of Oak Park River Forest 