Skyline Strings

Raquel Gonzalez (she/they) is a Chicago-based musician, composer, strings educator, arts administrator, and multimedia artist. She performs regularly on both violin and viola. In addition to their solo work, they contribute to studio recordings for bands across the Midwest. Raquel’s solo musical performances integrate electric violin, loopers, and effects pedals to craft layered compositions that balance structure with improvisation. Blending classical training with experimental flair, they create immersive soundscapes that fuse orchestral performance with modern music technology. She has appeared as a solo artist at prominent venues such as the Chicago Cultural Center and Elastic Arts Foundation. Their debut album, Sonic Creations for Violin & Lyra, was released on cassette in 2022 by the iconic Chicago label Trouble In Mind as part of its Explorers Series.

Anthony Krempa is a Chicago-based violinist, violist, conductor, and educator with nearly three decades of professional performance experience throughout the Chicagoland area. A trusted and versatile musician, he is frequently hired for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, church services, and community performances, bringing polish, reliability, and musical excellence to every occasion. As a performer, Anthony is deeply embedded in Chicago’s musical community. He currently performs as a first violinist with the South Loop Symphony Orchestra and previously served as Principal Second Violinist with the Chicago Lakeview Orchestra and Principal Violist with the Chicago Educators Orchestra. He is also a regular performer with the Chicago Composers Orchestra and maintains an active schedule as a chamber musician, performing in string quartets, trios, and mixed ensembles for weddings, private parties, memorial services, and special events across the region. His extensive chamber experience ensures confident leadership, stylistic flexibility, and a refined ensemble sound—qualities clients can trust when music matters most. Anthony's broader conducting career includes long-standing positions with the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras, Detroit Symphony Civic Ensembles, Oakland Youth Orchestras, and Northwest Symphony Orchestra, along with frequent guest conducting appearances for honor groups and festivals throughout the Midwest. Anthony currently serves as Associate Director of Orchestras at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, directing multiple ensembles and leading pit orchestras for musical productions. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Wayne State University and a Master’s degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music.