Growing up in the Monadnock region, Kyle R. Trombley has been involved in the performing arts as a Collaborative Pianist, Baritone and Organist. He recently graduated from Keene State College earning degrees in both Music & Computer Science. He studied piano under Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova, voice under Dr. Daniel Carberg, and organ under both Beverly Caldon & Dr. Christopher Evatt. His time at Keene State allowed him to stay highly active and assume roles as Student Collaborative Pianist, Teaching Assistant, Academic Support, and perform in ensembles including Concert Choir, Concert Band, Vocal Consort (early music renaissance ensemble), and Opera Workshop. He also served as the Music Director/Co-Founder of the new student-led group, KSC Vocal Jazz. Kyle was a featured artist in the Keene State College All-Steinway, All Together: A Gala Concert and Celebration, a campaign created in efforts for Keene State College to earn the prestigious recognition of becoming one of the very few All-Steinway Schools in New England. He was also part of two collegiate music groups on campus, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Kyle is a First Prize winner in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Upper College-Age Classical Division, recognized New Hampshire Art Scholar and member of the National Music, Computer Science, and World Language Honors Societies. He is a recipient of the KSC Music Talent Scholarship, the Carroll Lehman Award for Excellence in Vocal Music, among many other university and community scholarships. He is now in the Master of Music Choral Conducting track at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he utilizes his diverse skill-set as a pianist, organist and baritone in the greater Kansas City area. 

Kyle’s accolades as a Pianist, Organist and Baritone span North America, Europe, and Australia. He has extensive experience in semi-professional work, performing in local halls and theatres throughout the Monadnock Region, and professional work. His appearance in professional events range from score arrangements for Broadway musicals (notably: Me, Myself and Jill, Session Girls) to performances at highlight venues such as the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall (US), Münsterkirche St. Alexandri (DE), Guildhall (UK), and the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall (AU). He is most known for his active musicianship and performances with Monadnock Music, the annual Keene Lions Club Broadway shows, Collaborative Music Teaching Artist with the New Hampshire Dance Institute (NHDI), and as Music Minister/Organist at the First Congregational Church of Swanzey. In the past, Kyle has worked closely with the Raylynmor Opera Co., MoCo Arts, and utilizing his versatile nature in the arts, has been called upon for roles that require assistant direction, stage direction, and musical direction in musicals and small choral ensembles alike.

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Julia Baer is a Junior at Keene State college pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Music. Julia’s primary instrument is guitar, in addition to clarinet and voice. At Keene State, she plays as a member of Keene State’s Jazz band, Classical Guitar Orchestra, and Jazz combos. Outside of the college, she has performed in the pit band in the Keene Lions Club theater productions of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Rent.” In addition, Julia has performed in a number of small jazz settings throughout the Monadnock region, including at the emerging artist’s festival at Vermont Jazz Center. Julia is both a vocalist and a guitarist in the five-piece rock group Splatter, playing regional festivals and campus events.

Sam Schiser is an emerging drummer in the Kansas City area with a goal to travel the world. Growing up in the town of Hannibal, Missouri, he was cultivated from a young age in the fine arts, leading him to discover his passion for music. Upon this discovery, he worked relentlessly to improve his craft and learn more about the drum set. Musically, he follows the approach of legendary drummers such as Brian Blade, looking for ways to mix musical genres and create something new entirely. His dedication to his instrument has made an impact on the music community and led to a diverse set of opportunities, shaping him to become a well rounded and versatile musician that will continue to make an impact on the industry. 

At the Start of High School he knew he wanted to do more with the drum set and auditioned for his high school jazz ensemble, soon after making the group. His director, Mr. Fuller was a percussionist as well, and carefully chose music of various styles and genres to push Sam as both a percussionist and a drummer. Sam went on to place in the Missouri All State Ensembles, earning 4th Chair Percussion in the concert band as well as Honorable Mention for the jazz band. He received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award his senior year for his contributions to the Hannibal High School Jazz Ensemble as well as earned outstanding playing awards at the Truman State Jazz Fest and Essentially Ellington at UMSL. 

Sam's all encompassing approach to music has led to many opportunities in his community. Growing up in church, he played the drums as a member of the praise team with his mom who played the cello. He also served as the full-time drummer for the Hannibal Area Swing Association Band in 2024. In the Summer of 2025, he created and led his own combo to perform weekly at the Finn's restaurant in downtown Hannibal and played gigs for the Mark Twain Riverboat. Additionally, he has explored his passion for teaching, giving private drum lessons to nearly 10 young students in the Hannibal area. His path to drum set mastery has led him to the University of Missouri Kansas City, where he now studies under Carl Allen. In his first year, Sam has played as a drummer for the school's small ensembles, the MOB pep band, as well as collaborated with other musicians in the area to play gigs and coordinate music events. 

Sam has already made considerable progress as an instrumentalist, band leader, and educator, intending to continue shaping the world of music. He approaches each new challenge with enthusiasm, looking to push the boundaries of his playing to inspire audiences and musicians alike, for generations to come.