Named to The Washington Post’s “23 for ’23,” flutist Adam W. Sadberry uses his bright sense of being, justice, and interconnectivity to cultivate impact. By honoring his ancestry and respecting the dignity of all life, Adam’s artistry builds bridges between people and communities.

A multifaceted artist—flutist, singer, educator, activist, improviser, music director, writer, and podcaster—Adam is best known for his work as a flutist and activist. Winner of Concert Artists Guild’s 2021 Victor Elmaleh Competition and Ambassador Prize, he has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician across North America, appearing with Newport Classical, Chamber Music Detroit, Spivey Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Eastman School of Music, Barnes Foundation, Merkin Hall, Harlem Stage, Phillips Collection, University of Chicago, Hollywood Bowl, and many others. Additionally, he has performed concerti with the DuPage and Marquette Symphonies amongst other ensembles.

A dedicated educator, Adam serves as a teaching artist for DACAMERA, coaches the Houston Youth Symphony, and directs a youth ensemble for Nichiren Buddhists. Adam was Music for Autism’s 2024 Spotlight Artist and has performed for the organization four times since 2021, known for his heightened sense of accessibility, warm communication, sincere programming, and grounding presence. He has taught flute at the University of Minnesota, held residencies at the Eastman School of Music, Lawrence University, Northern Michigan University, South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Wesleyan College (GA), and the DuPage Symphony, and given lectures such as Striving to Be an Artist’s Artist, Using Your Identity to Create a Relevant Voice in Music, and Musical Journalism: Continuing a Legacy through the Flute. Adam also teaches private lessons to flutists aged 10 and older, supporting them in both their musical and life journeys.

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Nathan Cheung is known for his versatility as a concert pianist, composer, improviser, and educator. These roles are fueled by a desire to understand the power of great music and use it to resonate with people from all walks of life. His performance career has taken him to 9 countries and over 30 US states.

Nathan has won top prizes in over 15 international and national competitions which include 1st prizes in the 2019 Los Angeles International Piano Competition and 2025 Chicago International Music Competition. Top prizes were also won in the Seattle, Wideman, and Heida Hermanns International Piano Competitions. A daring recitalist, he is known to push the bounds of the conventional piano recital with an infusion of classics, jazz-inspired works, virtuoso arrangements, original compositions, improvisation, and rare gems in the repertoire. He also concertizes regularly with Eric Tran as Happy Dog Duo and won the 2017 Ellis Duo Piano Competition and the 2018 inaugural MTNA Stecher-Horowitz Two Piano Competition.

Nathan appears frequently in concert with international artists and accomplished faculty at top music institutions. He has held staff positions at Vanderbilt University, Indiana University, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival, as well as collaborative piano fellowships at Music Academy of the West, SongFest, and the Aspen Music Festival.