Jack M. Campbell (b. 2002) is a Canadian violinist, composer, and arts leader. "Campbell is a young master of the arts…demonstrating prodigal talents….and making waves across the Classical Music Scene” -London Daily News.“At 21, Jack Campbell shakes up classical music with his fresh approach.” - Indie Boulevard Magazine. Having commissioned and premiered over 20 works for solo violin by composers across the globe, he currently creates and collaborate in France, England, The United States, Germany, Switzerland, and across Canada. Jack's compositional projects build bridges between contemporary classical music and visual arts, dance, and theatre. He works as a soloist, chamber musician, improvisor, and recording artist for LP, video, radio, and sound installation. Jack will be composing a work for violin and piano, 15 min in length for Resilience Sounds.

Murphy Severtson (b. 1999) is an American composer, administrator, teacher, theater artist, vocalist, and accordionist. They make music centered in care, reciprocity, and human connection. Based in New York City, their art examines chronic illness, the climate crisis, religion, gay and trans liberation. They work as an events manager and organizer, most recently with the American Composers Orchestra and composer Paul Pinto. Murphy is a founding member of Mosaic Composers Collective, a group of fresh collaborators and composers working in New York City. Their music has been performed by the Rhythm Method, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and the St. Olaf Band, at Lincoln Center, the Dimenna Center, and National Sawdust. Murphy will be composing a work for solo violin, 6-8 min in length for Resilience Sounds.

Will Rand (b. 2000) is an American creative visionary who is passionate about spiritual wholeness, social justice, ecological wellness, and building new communal practices of healing in our world. As the founder of EarthStory, a project that convenes community in the pursuit of ecological wholeness, Will draws together creatives, storytellers, and community members to remember their stories of belonging as a part of the biotic community. He is also a collaborative pianist, composer, and conductor who has shared his music across the United States. Will’s deep passion is creating in collaboration with co-conspirators who share the intention of bringing more healing, joy, and grace into the world. Will will be composing a work for violin and piano, 25-35 min in length for Resilience Sounds.

Louis Dhoore (b. 2002) is a Mexican-American composer-performer based in Chicago, Illinois. They are currently pursuing a M.M. in Composition at DePaul University, studying under Dr. Osnat Netzer and Dr. Christopher Wendell Jones. They draw inspiration from themes of divinity and antiquity to create immersive and theatrical soundscapes. Louis presented a recital of works based exclusively in Gnostic themes and mythology, ranging from the spiritual to the visceral. They are also an accomplished violist, violinist, bass-baritone, and viola da gamba player, continuing to perform in both baroque and contemporary ensembles. Louis will be composing a work for solo violin, 6-7 min in length for Resilience Sounds.

Samuel J. Ivory (b. 2001) is an American conductor, composer and brass player from Grand Rapids, Michigan USA, but currently residing in Vancouver, BC Canada. Having a wide range of interests, Sam has performed music written from the 1500s through 2024 on the sackbut, trumpet, baroque trumpet and voice. Sam is currently pursuing a Masters of Music degree in Orchestral Conducting at the University of British Columbia studying under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Girard. He serves as Assistant Conductor for the UBC Symphony Orchestra, and was recently appointed the Assistant Conductor of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. He values engaging with music from a variety of styles, as well as incorporating multimedia components into his compositional work. Sam will be composing a work for violin duo, 7-9 min in length for Resilience Sounds.