Founded in 1992, the Four Voices String Quartet is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our members have been classically trained in the nation’s leading music conservatories and have professional experience playing with prestigious ensembles in venues throughout the world.

The members of the Four Voices String Quartet are versed in musical styles ranging from classical to pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and new age. Our experience includes playing with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Opera, performing with the Three Tenors, Mariah Carey and the Dixie Chicks. Whether on the concert stage, in the recording studio, or at your wedding or special event, we are passionate about what we do. We play as a string quartet, as well as in smaller or larger ensembles and in combination with other instruments.

Rebecca Arons, cellist

Rebecca is one of the founding members of the Four Voices String Quartet and is an active performer in the Twin Cities. She has played with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, is a member of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, and has performed on Garrison Keillor’s, “A Prairie Home Companion.” From recording with Prince, to Broadway (“The Lion King”) to new age and classical albums on the Lifescapes label, Rebecca also has a broad range of studio recording experience. She recently produced the album, "Relaxing Classical" featuring the Four Voices String Quartet (on the Lifescapes label at Target Stores). She received a Bachelor of Music Degree from Oberlin Conservatory, and Master and Doctoral degrees in Music Performance from the University of Minnesota School of Music in Minneapolis. Rebecca has taught cello and chamber music at Gustavus Adolphus College, Macphail Center for the Arts and at the Chapel Hill Chamber Music Festival. A native of Massachusetts, Rebecca now resides in Minneapolis.

Susan Janda, violist

Susan Janda is a freelance violist in the Twin Cities area. Ms. Janda performs with the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, touring Broadway and arena shows, and plays recording projects from jingles to jazz to new music. Her performance studies were at Indiana University (B.A.), University of Minnesota, Northwestern University (M.M), and the Eastman School of Music. Ms. Janda currently teaches a private studio of students and has previously been on the faculties of MacPhail Center for the Arts, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, St. Olaf College, Concordia University, and Hamline University. She is a board member of the Minnesota Viola Society. She lives in Saint Paul with her husband and son.

Laurie Petruconis, violinist

Laurie Petruconis maintains a diverse musical career as an orchestral and chamber music player. Ms. Petruconis performs regularly with the Minnesota Orchestra as a substitute violinist. She also performs with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and is Principal Second Violin in the Minnesota Opera Orchestra. Ms. Petruconis plays often with other Twin Cities ensembles, including VocalEssence (formerly Plymouth Music Series) and North Star Opera Company. She is violinist and manager of The Four Voices String Quartet, an ensemble in demand for recitals, weddings and receptions. She received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and her Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Minnesota. Laurie resides in Minneapolis with her husband, who is also a professional musician, and their two daughters.