The musicians

Meet the quartet

Four Long Island music educators who met playing together in orchestra at Hofstra University in 2024 — and haven't stopped since.

Dolce Perenne String Quartet — Shane, Maddie, Madison, and James

Shane, Maddie, Madison & James

The players

Four teachers, one sound

Violin
Shane

A dedicated music educator on Long Island, Shane brings precision and passion to every performance. His teaching background gives him a unique ability to listen, adapt, and bring out the best in every musical moment.

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Cello
Maddie

Maddie anchors the quartet with the rich, warm voice of the cello. A music educator on Long Island, she brings both technical depth and genuine heart to every piece — whether it's Bach or a first dance song.

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Viola
Madison

As the quartet's violist and a music educator on Long Island, Madison is the glue that holds the harmony together. She'll happily tell you that the viola is the most important instrument — and honestly, she's not wrong.

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Violin
James

James brings warmth and musicality to every performance, weaving melody and harmony together with ease. A music educator on Long Island, his love for the violin shines through from the classroom to the concert stage.

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