Photo by James Hirschfeld. From L to R, John Nuechterlein, President and CEO, American Composers Forum, Christopher Otto, JACK Quartet violinist, Kevin McFarland, JACK Quartet cellist, Taylor Brook, 2012 Finale National Composition Contest finalist, Michelle Lou, 2012 Finale National Composition Contest winner, Nathan Shields, 2012 Finale National Composition Contest finalist, John Pickford Richards, JACK Quartet violist, Ari Streisfeld, JACK Quartet violinist, Beth Sorensen, Vice President, Emerging Music Technology, MakeMusic.