The Fredericksburg Summer Music Institute string faculty perform a concert on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Halle. The concert will feature the Trio Aurora performing works by Mendelssohn and Brahms. Other performers include artist faculty Fiona Shea, Stephanie Westney, Jennifer Clark, Daria Miskiewicz and Mark Morton.

Trio Aurora is a chamber music ensemble featuring Angelo State University faculty members,, including Dr. Fagner Rocha (violin), Dr. Daria Miskeiwicz (cello), and Dr. Eun Mi Lee (piano). Known for performing a blend of classical and tango-inspired music, the trio performs recitals at Angelo State University and in a music series at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

Performer Bios

Dr. Fagner Magrinelli Rocha is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities at Angelo State University, where he teaches violin and viola and leads the ASU Symphony Orchestra. He also serves as Music Director of the Big Spring Symphony and the Concho Valley Youth Orchestra, concertmaster for both the San Angelo Symphony and Ballet San Angelo Orchestras, and Music Curator for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Previously, Dr. Rocha served as Assistant Professor of Violin at the Universidade Federal de Alagoas in Brazil. An active conductor, violinist, and clinician, Dr. Rocha has appeared in concerts and festivals throughout North and South America and Europe. As a violinist, he performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, while his conducting work spans professional, university, and youth ensembles. Deeply committed to music education, he is a frequent guest conductor for Honors, All-Region, and Youth Orchestras and maintains a strong presence in Texas public schools.

Fiona Shea is a violinist who enjoys performing as a soloist and chamber musician with an interest in both traditional and new music. She has appeared as concerto soloist with numerous orchestras in Texas as well as with the Pacific Symphony, Aspen Chamber Symphony, and as part of Colburn’s 2024 Gala, conducted by Maestro James Conlon. Most recently, she was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2025 Young Texas Artist Competition as well as a grant from Rice University’s Sviatoslav Richter Fund for Music Outreach for her project designed to engage younger audiences through contemporary chamber music. Originally from Lubbock, TX, she completed her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, CA, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music degree at Rice University, where she studies with Professor Kathleen Winkler. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Stephanie Westney is Violin Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at San Antonio where she teaches private and secondary lessons, chamber music, string pedagogy and string literature courses. She has previously held positions at Texas Lutheran University and San Antonio College. Dr. Westney is an active performer, coach, and teacher, and especially enjoys performing solo recitals, chamber music, and new music. Dr. Westney was a founding member of the San Antonio Philharmonic, serving on the board as Secretary. For the first two seasons, she oversaw the artistic programming for the organization to great acclaim.

Dr. Jennifer Cahill Clark is adjunct professor of viola, violin, and strings at Schreiner University. Her viola performance degrees are from the University of the North Texas and Texas Christian University. Jennifer is principal viola of the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra and Kerrville’s own Symphony of the Hills. Her past orchestra experience includes the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, the Irving Orchestra, the Plano Chamber Orchestra, and others. She was principal and assistant principal in the East Texas Symphony, the Laredo Philharmonic, and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and subbed in the San Antonio Symphony and the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestras.

Dr. Daria Miskiewicz is an accomplished cellist and educator currently serving as Assistant Professor of Low Strings at Angelo State University where she teaches cello and double bass. With nine years of experience in music education, she has built a career marked by artistic excellence, pedagogical dedication, and a commitment to fostering the next generation of musicians. Known for her dynamic performances and individualized teaching approach, Dr. Miskiewicz brings both passion and precision to the concert stage and the classroom.

Dr. Mark Morton is one of a very few bassists in the United States who can accurately claim equal measure of experience as a principal in a major symphony orchestra, an internationally recognized double bass soloist, and a leading, innovative pedagogue. Additionally, Dr. Morton plays and teaches both the French and German bows, and is an accomplished pianist—often accompanying his students in lessons and recitals.

Dr. Eun Mi Lee is a collaborative pianist and faculty performer currently serving as a full-time Staff Pianist at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. She holds a Doctor of Music in Collaborative Piano from Florida State University and brings extensive experience working with undergraduate and graduate music students in high-level academic and performance settings.

Trio Aurora & String Faculty Concert

June 23, 2026 7 PM