Elise Winters is a violinist in the Austin Quartet and the Austin Symphony. Beginning her studies at the age of four, she was featured as soloist with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra and Millbrook Symphony Orchestra at the age of 14, and performed in the Kennedy Center as a finalist in the National Symphony Young Artists competition. She performs with groups including the Austin Chamber Music Center, Chamber Soloists of Austin, Salon Concerts, and the Victoria Bach Festival.