Musician's Biographies

Samantha May – Violin

Samantha May holds her Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance from Case Western University and her Masters in Violin Performance from DePaul University in Chicago. As well as being a member of the Skyline String Quartet, Samantha is a former member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, teaches private violin lessons, and teaches orchestra at Parker Jr. High in Flossmoor.

Janine Bohlman – Violin

Janine Bohlman holds her Bachelor of Music Education from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL and is currently pursuing her Masters of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, IL. As well as being a member of the Skyline String Quartet, Janine plays in the first violin section of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and runs the Bohlman String Studio in Wheaton, IL.

Lee Wilkinson – Viola

Lee Wilkinson graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in Viola Performance. As well as being a member of the Skyline String Quartet, Lee has been a member of several professional orchestras including Shreveport and East Texas Symphonies. He currently performs with the Elmhurst and Ashland Symphony Orchestras.

Ruth Mudge – Cello

Ruth Mudge received her Bachelors of Art in Cello Performance from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. She has also received her Masters of Art in Cello Performance from DePaul University in Chicago. As well As performing with the Skyline String Quartet, Ruth also teaches private cello lessons and performs in the Chicago area.

Janelle Buford graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wheaton College in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition. She has arranged for the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, composed for eclectic ensembles, and written a wedding music suite for two sopranos, tenor, and piano. She is currently writing a bridal processional for harp. In addition to her affiliation with Skyline String Quartet, Janelle is the House Artist for the Glen Ellyn French Open Market.