Troy Stuart, cello, holds degrees from the Peabody and Oberlin Conservatories, and is the first recipient of the Martel Cordon Bleu Musicians Award. Currently on the faculties of Peabody Preparatory and Baltimore School for the Arts, Troy tours throughout the U.S. as a member of the Ritz Chamber and Gateways Artist ensembles. He is also co-founder and Artistic Director of the Phoenix Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Stuart performed for violinist/conductor Alexander Schneider at the 25th Anniversary Program of the Kennedy Center Honors, nationally televised on CBS.