The Swartzendruber sisters are classically trained violinists, but their love of music extends to many different genres.

Abbey's musical journey with violin began in 2002 at a Christmas program in Tennessee. Ever since she began taking lessons at age 3, Abbey has sought to achieve excellence in mastering the violin - both technically and in presentation of performance. She is a member of the Lafayette Oxford University Symphony and has performed several times as a soloist with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Starkville Symphony. Abbey has received 12 consecutive superior ratings from the National Federation of Music Clubs and was chosen by audition to participate in the Belhaven University All State String Orchestra. In 2017, Abbey and her sister, Gracie, performed with the Columbus Suzuki String Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in New York City.  

Abbey is an alumnus of Liberty University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In addition to making music on the violin, Abbey loves to play the piano and sing with her family and friends. Both she and her sister enjoy providing music for various events throughout the year including, weddings, churches, banquets, educational events, and more. 
 
Gracie has been playing the violin longer than she can remember. Starting on a cardboard violin at nearly 3 years old didn't produce much audible music, but Gracie caught on quickly and received a real violin. Once she began formal lessons, Gracie excelled rapidly and grew in her passion to make beautiful music. While her training is classically-based and also one of her favorite genres, she enjoys many different types of music and can often be found organizing her numerous music playlists. Gracie is a member of the Lafayette Oxford University Symphony and has performed several times with the Starkville Symphony. Gracie has received 12 consecutive superior ratings from the National Federation of Music Clubs and was chosen by audition to participate in the Belhaven University All State String Orchestra.

Gracie graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, including a Finance cognate and a minor in Christian Counseling. An avid reader, Gracie rarely goes a week without reading a book…or two. She also enjoys listening to music, playing cello, and cooking. 

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