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The Kunzite Quartet, hailing from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Performing Arts, is an emerging string quartet based in the Cleveland area. The group, established in January 2026, has been selected to represent the conservatory in a myriad of performances including chamber masterclasses with Amyr Joyner and the Ciompi Quartet, conservatory showcases, and various community events. Frequently hired as freelance musicians, the quartet has provided musical services at weddings, memorial services, and charity galas.
In October of 2026, the Kunzite Quartet will be performing a full length recital to showcase their musical abilities and engage the Berea community with music of several genres.
Members:
Oli Teller violin I
Oli Teller is a violinst from Littleton, Colorado. Teller is currently a junior Violin Performance Major at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Performing Arts studying under Steve Sang-Kyun Koh. They have performed in masterclasses with Konrad Kowal, Amyr Joyner, Castle of Our Skins, and the Ciompi Quartet. In the Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra, she has performed masterworks and world premiers alike. Teller has performed extensively in the Denver and Cleveland Metro areas as a freelance musician. As an active member in the Mu Phi Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, Teller is dedicated to serving the citizens of Berea through music-based community service. Teller is a recipient of the E.S. & M.R. Griffiths, Mark Wurst Music, and the Jean Louise Martin Scholarships.
Samantha Haag violin II
Samantha Haag is a violinist from Buffalo, NY. She is currently pursuing a degree in violin performance from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Performing Arts where she studies with Steve Sang-Kyun Koh. Previously, she has studied under Douglas Cone and Sofia Levchenko and has performed in masterclasses led by Stephen Rose, Amyr Joyner, and the Ciompi Quartet. Haag has spent multiple summers intensively learning and performing at Kinhaven Music School, where she gained invaluable experience in both orchestral and chamber music settings. She performs across the Cleveland metro area with the Kunzite Quartet and has played in ensembles such as the Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra, the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra, and various community orchestras. In addition to her performing and studying, Haag is also a sought after private teacher for young musicians.
Jeremiah La Fayette viola
Jeremiah La Fayette is the Violist of the Kunzite Quartet. He has been playing viola since the age of 9 years old. La Fayette currently studies under The Cleveland Orchestra violist, Karin Veskimets at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory.
Notable achievements La Fayette has made includes successful auditions for orchestras such as Fireland Symphony Orchestra, Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, FMEA All State, and The National Youth Orchestra of the United States (NYO). Other orchestras he performed with include The Trans Siberian Orchestra and The Florida Orchestra (TFO). During his time as a musician, La Fayette has performed with many world class soloists and under many renowed conductors including Hilary Hahn, Gil Shaham, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Marin Alsop, Sir Andrew Davis, and Andrian Anantawon. He has also had masterclasses from notable musicians across the country such as Brian Hong from CCM, Beth Gutterman Chu from The St Louis Symphony Orchestra, Kerri Ryan from the Philadelphia Orchestra and many more.
Elliot Jaklitsch cello
Elliot Jaklitsch is an acclaimed cellist from Long Island, New York. In New York, she served as the principal cellist of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the NYSSMA All-State Symphony Orchestra. While studying at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in Ohio, Jaklitsch has performed with the Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra, the 2026 BachFest Orchestra, and with the Baldwin Wallace Brass Choir (on the french horn!). A passionate chamber musician, she gives regular performances throughout the Cleveland area with the Kunzite Quartet.
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