Paul Demers has perfomed as bass clarinetist with the National Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony, among others. He has been a regular substitute with the Philadelphia Orchestra, with whom he has recorded and toured. Demers has bachelor's and master's degrees and a performance certificate from DePaul University in Chicago.
Jennifer Montone, principal horn at the St. Louis Symphony, attracted attention recently due to uncertainly over whether she would take the high profile Philadelphia position. Montone reportedly enjoys working with St. Louis conductor David Robertson, with whom she will continue to perform next season.