Quattro Voce Strings
Quattro Voce (four voice) Strings is composed of passionate musicians with a variety of experience in performance. We serve the Greater Grand Rapids area, providing live chamber music performances for listeners of all ages.
What does “Chamber Music” mean?
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.
“Chamber music—a conversation between friends.” – Catherine Drinker Bowen
Quartet Recordings and Audio Clips
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Theme by Manaka Kataoka
Waltzing Matilda arranged by Stephan Koncz
Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel
Gigue in D Major by Johann Pachelbel
Violin/Cello Duet Recordings
Eight Duets, Op. 39 II. Gavotte by Reinhold Glière
Eight Duets, Op. 39 III. Cradle Song by Reinhold Glière
Fiddle Duet Recordings
Igonish Jig/Fort Dodge Dragoons arranged by Jenna Michael and Jamie Listh.
Arran Boat Song/I Wish You Would Marry Me Now arranged by Jenna Michael and Jamie Listh
Founding Members
Jenna Michael, violin
Jenna studied violin under the direction of Dr. Gregory Maytan and Megan Crawford at Grand Valley State University where she served as concertmaster of the GVSU Symphony orchestra during her junior and senior years of study. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music with a minor in Philosophy in 2017. Jenna is deeply inspired by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s teachings and strives to build a better community using music. She teaches violin students to become sensitive, hardworking members of society through the teachings of the Suzuki Method. Jenna works full time teaching private violin lessons, group violin classes, and working as the administrator for Quattro Voce Strings.
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Krista Archambault, violin
Krista graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music from Grand Valley State University. At Grand Valley, she served as Concertmaster in the Grand Valley State University Symphony and Chamber Orchestra; and Violinist in the New Music Ensemble, Baroque Ensemble, and String Quartet.
Krista teaches private violin lessons and loves helping people learn how to play music. She currently serves as Assistant Concertmaster with the Holland Symphony Orchestra, Section Violinist with Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, and Substitute Violinist with the Kalamazoo and West Michigan Symphonies. she also play for weddings, church services, and musicals.
In addition to playing in several ensembles and teaching lessons, Krista and her husband are busy parents of two bright, young girls, who also share their love of music.
Jamie Listh, viola/violin
Jamie Listh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Alma College (class of 2014). Known largely as a violist and private strings teacher near Cedar Springs, she began her study of music on piano and violin at the age of 10. Though proclaiming early on that she would never be cut out to teach, in recent years she has found enormous joy in teaching strings and maintains a small private lesson studio. Jamie has long enjoyed and appreciated the versatility of string instruments and the mix of ensembles and friendships open to her as a result. When not teaching, she exercises her administrative talents for a couple of area churches and plays a healthy variety of gigs throughout the Grand Rapids area including weddings, the occasional symphony or chamber music concert and piano accompaniment for worship and student soloists.
While music is by far her number one passion, Jamie is also an avid landscape gardener, crafty upcycler, and devoted cat mom of two incredibly sweet kitties, Smokey & Ember. Continually developing new skills such as cello, Irish traditional music, and home repair/renovation know-how, Jamie has recently begun to unlock the secrets of concertina playing along with her husband and fellow musician, Branden.
Kevin Sweers, cello
Kevin is a passionate cellist who brings his love for music to the stage and classrooms around West Michigan. As a section member of the Holland Symphony Orchestra, he enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians to bring orchestral works to life. Offstage, Kevin serves as the orchestra specialist at Meyer Music, where 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.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from Belmont University in 2013, studying under the direction of Keith Nicholas. During his time at Belmont, he served as principal cellist for the Belmont University Symphony Orchestra and contributed to several recording projects, including playing cello on Ben Rector’s sixth studio album, Brand New.
When he’s not playing his cello, Kevin enjoys engaging in extreme sports, like ultramarathons, and completed two 50k races in 2024. He also likes hiking in nature – both on new trails and old favorites.
Come See Us Play!
Upcoming public performances:
April 27th, 2025: Ada Congregational Church‘s Sunday Morning Service
QVS will perform with the Ada Congregational Chancellor Choir at their Sunday morning service, starting at 10:00AM.
June 25th, 2025: Fiddle Sets
Fulton Street Market at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jamie and Jenna will perform two hour-long sets of fiddling classics.
July 22nd, 2025: Fiddle Sets
Grandville Farmers Market at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jamie and Jenna will perform two hour-long sets of fiddling classics.
July 26th, 2025: Student/Teacher Fiddle Set
Caledonia Farmers Market at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenna’s violin students will perform a variety of classical pieces, movie music, and fiddling classics followed by a brief solo performance by Jenna.
August 2nd, 2025: Fiddling Fridays Final Performance
Caledonia Farmers Market at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenna will lead Quattro Voce’s first Summer Camp (Fiddling Fridays) performance. Campers will perform fiddling classics learned during the month of July.
August 12th, 2025: Fiddle Sets
Muskegon Farmers Market at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jamie and Jenna will perform two hour-long sets of fiddling classics from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
August 23rd, 2025: Solo Fiddle Set
Caledonia Farmers Market 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenna will perform one two-hour set of solo violin music from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
September 28th, 2025: Strings Around The World
Faith Community Church of Grand Rapids at 2:00 PM
Quattro Voce Strings will perform an hour-long performance of music featuring composers from all around the world. This short performance will have one intermission – perfect for young audience members!