Musicians
Aubrey Marks-Johnson (he/him)
Aubrey Marks-Johnson studied piano at Western Washington University with Jeffrey Gilliam. He has performed with the Marrowstone Music Festival and WWU’s New Music Ensemble and for masterclasses with Jeremy Denk, Gilbert Kalish, and William Bolcom. Currently, he serves as personnel manager and orchestral pianist for Seattle Collaborative Orchestra. When he's not playing piano, Aubrey enjoys reading, cooking, and eating. He lives in Queen Anne with his partner and two cats, Will and Cordelia.
Ben Verdier (he/him)
Originally from the Boston area, pianist Ben Verdier lives in Seattle where he adores playing live music for ballet classes. From modern swing in the Czech Republic to salsa in Alaska, he has toured all over the world. Also an accomplished bassist, Ben performs regularly in the Pacific Northwest.
