Kent Goodroad

Kent Goodroad (he/him/his) is a performer, composer, and music educator both locally (Minneapolis) and nationally. Kent has performed and composed for Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), Minnesota Composer's Forum, MNKINO Film Festival, among others. Recently, he and co-lead Alyssa Schwitzer launched 2 music programs: LK-Arts Academy (lk-artsacademy.com) working to make quality music classes and lessons accessible to all students, and Music Is Wellness (musiciswellness.com) integrating social-emotional learning and music education in schools.

Josh Kaplan (he/him/his) is a multifaceted drummer, teacher, and recording artist based in the Twin Cities. He has captivated audiences with his performances in many bands, including the acclaimed “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Additionally, Josh showcases his versatility through his surrealistic improv comedy show, “Give The Drummer Some,” where he produces, directs, and performs.

Jason Wells (he/him/his) studied music at Interlochen Arts Academy and DePaul University and now plays with the Des Moines Symphony, Sioux City Symphony and many other groups throughout the Midwest. In addition to classical music, Jason enjoys playing different genres such as jazz, R&B and folk music.