Violinist and violist Matt Albert is the Chair of Chamber Music at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at the University of Michigan. He previously served as the Director of Chamber Music and SYZYGY at the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University. He was a founding member of Eighth Blackbird, with whom he received numerous awards, including first prizes at the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Coleman, and Fischoff Competitions, and three Grammy awards for their recordings on Cedille Records. He serves as the concertmaster for Nu Deco Ensemble. Previous collaborations include work with Alarm Will Sound, Seraphic Fire, the International Contemporary Ensemble, Wilco, the Shreveport Symphony (as concertmaster), the Baltimore Symphony, and the Sarasota Orchestra (as associate concertmaster). In the summers he has mentored for Evolution: Classical and Evolution: Chamber at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and he plays principal second violin for the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.

Delia Corke serves as the Grants and Compliance Manager for the City of Pontiac, where she oversees federal and state grant administration and compliance. She has served the City since 2022 and is passionate about public service, community development, and securing resources that strengthen the Pontiac community. Before transitioning to local government, Delia spent 23 years in the mortgage industry, specializing in mortgage servicing with Flagstar Bank and United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). She also completed the six-month International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Emerging Leaders Development Certificate Program. As a board member, Delia is committed to supporting the arts and helping OUT Ensemble build strong, sustainable partnerships that advance its mission. As a former violin player, Delia believes music has the power to inspire, connect, and strengthen communities. She is honored to support the ensemble’s mission of bringing high-quality musical experiences to audiences throughout the world. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of three adult children. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, DIY projects, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Troy Paolantonio is the recently appointed Assistant Professor of Flute at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Principal Flute of the Sedona Symphony Orchestra, and new member of the Phoenix 108th Army National Guard Band, “Arizona’s Own.” He previously served 16 years active duty with the US Army Field Band, US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and the US Army 2ID Warrior Band in South Korea. He also performed on flute and piccolo with the inaugural 2023 and recent 2026 International Pride Orchestra. Dr. Paolantonio has served as program chair and convention director for the Flute Society of Washington’s annual Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, and is program chair for the 2028 National Flute Association Convention in New Orleans.