Jenna Michael-Sweers
Founding Violinist, Administrator
Jenna studied violin under the direction of Dr. Gregory Maytan and Megan Crawford at Grand Valley State University. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music with a minor in Philosophy in 2017. Deeply inspired by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s teachings, Jenna strives to build a better community using music. She currently works full time teaching private violin lessons, group violin classes, and part-time as the administrator for Quattro Voce Strings.
Jenna is also the proud cat mom of four (yes, four) and enjoys spending time in her garden.
To read more about Jenna, please visit her website.
Krista Archambault
Founding Violinist
Krista graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music from Grand Valley State University. She loves helping people learn how to play music through private violin lessons. Krista currently serves as Assistant Concertmaster with the Holland Symphony Orchestra, Section Violinist with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, and Substitute Violinist with the Kalamazoo and West Michigan Symphonies.
In addition to teaching and performing, Krista and her husband are busy parents of two bright, young girls. Their girls also share their love of music.
Jamie Listh
Founding Violist/Violinist
Jamie Listh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Alma College (class of 2014). Though proclaiming early on that she would never be cut out to teach, in recent years she has found enormous joy in teaching strings. Jamie has long enjoyed and appreciated the versatility of string instruments and the mix of ensembles and friendships open to her as a result.
Jamie is also an avid landscape gardener, crafty upcycler, and devoted mom of two incredibly sweet kitties and most recently, a new baby.
Kevin Sweers
Founding Cellist
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from Belmont University in 2013. During his time at Belmont, Kevin studied under the direction of Keith Nicholas. As a section member of the Holland Symphony, he enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians to bring orchestral works to life. Offstage, Kevin serves as the orchestra specialist at Meyer Music. In this role, he helps students find the right instruments to support their musical growth. Whether performing or guiding young musicians, Kevin is dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for orchestral music.
When he’s not playing his cello, Kevin enjoys running and cycling. He also likes hiking in nature – both on new trails and old favorites.
Audio Clips
Gigue in D Major by Johann Pachelbel, recorded February 2022.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Johannes Brahms, recorded February 2022.
Waltzing Matilda arranged by Stephan Koncz, recorded in February 2022.
Cradle Song by Reinhold Glière, recorded in April 2022 (Violin and Cello)
Ingonish Jig/Fort Dodge Dragoons Medley, traditional, recorded in April 2022 (Two Violins)
About Quattro Voce Strings
Quattro Voce Strings is, at its most foundational level, a chamber music ensemble. As the name suggests, “chamber music” was originally used for performing in small spaces, like a large room, or “chamber”. This music comes from a time before TV and video games, when music making with friends was a popular pastime for unwinding at the end of a busy day.
While QVS is a professional ensemble (we formed out of necessity for a gig Jenna booked in 2018), we embody the idea of early chamber music by performing as friends. Our playing reflects this bond through tightly-knit, lively performances. Rooted in our classical training, we bring energy to works by composers like Haydn and Mozart, as well as modern music from the 20th and 21st centuries—pieces that echo our love for movies, popular music, and video games.
Quattro Voce Strings’ goal is to provide music performance and instruction to all, with multiple private and public performances throughout the year and one special performance catered to very young concert-goers each year as well. Members of our ensemble are qualified to teach as young as three years old through adulthood.