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About Us
Founded in 2017, Ostrega Uhl Project is a premier music ensemble performing eclectic chamber music throughout the Chicagoland area.
Our unique programming provides one-of-a-kind performances that concert goers new and experienced will enjoy.
Our goal is to present classical chamber music as a duo or feature local professional musicians to educate and entertain audiences about the music the ensemble performs, showcasing the highest quality music to audiences.
Whether it's a formal concert available to the public or a private event, we strive to create memorable musical experiences that will last a lifetime.
Brian Ostrega
Brian currently performs as a violinist with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and is an event violinist for weddings, proposals, and social gatherings. He is the Music Director of Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra and teaches violin at Beverly Arts Center, Trinity Christian College and leads group violins lessons and string orchestras in the Crete and Glenwood School districts.
Find out more about Brian at www.brianostrega.com
Stephen Uhl
Chicago native Stephen Uhl completed his Artist Diploma in Piano Performance in the Spring of 2017 at Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where he studied with Adam Neiman. Prior to earning his Artist Diploma, he received his M.M. from the Chicago College of the Performing Arts, studying under Kuang-Hao Huang. His playing has received critical acclaim from The Reporter as well as John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune.
As pianist, organist, and chorister, Stephen has been heard on WFMT on multiple occasions. His improvisational journeys have taken him to places as diverse as the Curitiba Opera House, Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, in addition to multiple Chicago jazz venues. He has had the privilege of collaborating with improvisers including Mark Colby, Pharez Whitted, Ben Dillinger, and Victor Garcia.
Stephen is the Collaborative Artist at Elmhurst University. He enjoys working with Sarah Catt and Emma Castaldi in conjunction with the many choirs at Elmhurst.
In February of 2018, Stephen joined the Music Department at Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois as the Collaborative Keyboard Artist. Additionally, he coaches vocalists and instrumentalists, and is always happy to assist with music theory homework. Stephen coordinates the instrumentalists who join the choirs for their performances.
When not practicing, rehearsing, or performing, Stephen enjoys cooking, lifting weights, strong coffee, reading, and reflecting. He strives to embody God’s redeeming purpose for this world.
Find out more about Stephen at www.stephenuhl.com
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