Sky Island Performance - American Dreams
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | West Jordan Community and Arts Center, 8105 S 2200 W, West Jordan, UT, 84088, United States
Main Event:
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for our Sky Island Performance. Our performance will feature string trio by Dohnányi and the ever-famous “American” string quartet by Dvorak and a surprise jazzy addition.
Get Tickets Here: http://wjarts.org/american-dreams

Meet our Guest Violinist!
This concert will feature guest violinist Claire Armstrong.
Inspired by the classical music radio channel her father would play on the drive to school, Claire Armstrong began learning the violin at age 11 after a few years of begging. After proving to her parents she would practice, she began taking lessons with Ryan Teynor whom she studied with for 7 years. During this time, she further developed her love for music and was inspired to pursue a career as a Violin Instructor as a means to create a safe space for students to find belonging and self-expression through music. Determined to make music a centerpoint of her life, she auditioned and was accepted to Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University(USU).
Under the mentorship of Professor Rebecca McFaul with additional guidance from the Fry Street Quartet, Claire developed a great passion for chamber music, playing in numerous chamber ensembles, working with living composers, and participating in the Fry Street Quartet Summer Chamber Music Camp in 2021 and 2022. Furthering her experience, she also performed with the USU Symphony Orchestra, USU Opera, in solo and collaborative recitals, and had the opportunity to write and record the violin part for 5 original songs by varying Artists.
While pursuing her Performance Degree, Claire also developed her teaching skills by running a small studio; In her final semester, she was hired by USU as a Violin Instructor for Non-Major students. Additionally, with guidance from Professor McFaul, she developed and taught a course for Music Major Freshman to prepare them for the degree ahead. As a proud recipient of the Chamber Music Project Internship, Claire had the opportunity to share her passion for chamber music by teaching young musicians. While completing the internship, she orchestrated the “Side-by-Side Project,” which provided young musicians the opportunity to play alongside collegiate volunteers. The following summer, she was hired as a coach for young musicians for the Chamber Music Project Summer Camp. In support of the arts, Claire also served as a Caine Ambassador for 3 years where she promoted her College and encouraged students to pursue artistic degrees. Music has been a pivotal element in Claire’s life, providing her with a safe space for personal growth, creative expression, and belonging. Now, having earned her degree, she looks forward to creating that same space for others through teaching and performing music.

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Midvale Arts Council
2026-05-09 | Midvale Arts Center, 695 W Center Street, Midvale, UT, 84047
Sky Island Quartet will perform as part of a collaborative concert presented by the Midvale Arts Council on May 8, 2026 at the Midvale Performing Arts Center. This special evening brings together multiple ensembles, including the Allante String Quartet and Grace Trio, for a dynamic program celebrating chamber music and artistic collaboration.

Check the Midvale Arts Council website for more detailed information.

Sky Island Performance - Pops
2026-07-18
Sky Island Quartet brings a fresh, Pops-style concert packed with popular and mainstream music. This engaging program showcases the quartet’s dynamic range and modern sound, with repertoire and location to be announced.

2026-2027 Season Announcement
2026-08-01
We will be announcing the works to be played at each concert soon but here are the dates to save for the 2026-2027 season:
October 2, 2026
February 6, 2027
May 8, 2027
