Poulenc String Quartet

One of the most reputable string quartets in Atlanta, Georgia, the Poulenc String Quartet was founded in 1994 by violinist and manager Venus Parker. This distinguished group of musicians specializes in organizing and performing music for very special occasions such as wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, business meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, theatrical productions in churches, as well as recording studio work.

Poulenc String Quartet credits

Members of the Quartet have had the privilege and opportunity to perform with the Atlanta Ballet, The Moody Blues, Ray Charles and several symphonic orchestras all over the United States and abroad. In 2006, the Poulenc String Quartet had a guest spot in the famous Swedish rock band EVERGREY's concert, with whom they recorded a DVD that will be released at a later date.

The Poulenc String Quartet has been named one of the "preferred vendors" by the prestigious Emory Conference Center and by the Houston Mill House in Atlanta.

Poulenc String Quartet members

Norman Bernal, Violin/Viola
Violinist and conductor Norman Bernal was born in Lima, Peru. He studied violin at the National Conservatory of Lima. He attended Southern College in Tennessee, Andrews University in Michigan and Ball State University in Indiana. Mr. Bernal has taught at Pacific Union College in California and at Gwinnett County Public Schools. He has conducted in Europe including Russia, U.S. and South America. He was the orchestra director of the Governor's Honors Program for ten years and also was Concertmaster of the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Bernal currently performs with the Valdosta Chamber players, and is the music director and conductor of the DaSalo Solisti Chamber Orchestra and the Oak Hill Symphony Orchestra at Berry College and is a member of the Poulenc String Quartet.

Venus Parker (Manager), Violin
Venus Parker holds a Masters Degree in Violin Performance from Georgia State University. She has performed with Ray Charles, The Moody Blues, Barry White, The Atlanta Ballet and numerous other symphony orchestras including the Pensaclola Symphony and The Atlanta Pops Orchestra. Ms. Parker has been an active performer in the Atlanta Wedding Music business for many years, having founded the Poulenc String Quartet in 1994.

Scott Hague, Viola
Scott Hague currently works for the Gwinnett County Public Schools as an orchestra director. He received a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Florida State University. He is currently working on his Masters Degree in Music Education at the University of Georgia. He enjoys playing all types of chamber music and is a member of the Poulenc String Quartet.

Stephanie Dickerson, Cello
Stephanie Dickerson attended The Julliard Preparatory School of Music during high school and received The Julliard School of Music's scholarship on bass. She began cello at the age of 17 and eventually was re-admitted to Julliard on cello, where she studied with Joel Krosnick of the Julliard String Quartet and Channing Robbins. Ms. Dickerson played principal cello with the New York City Opera Touring Company for several years and also worked with many other NYC area orchestras such as; the Queens Symphony, Saint Lukes Chamber Players, Joffre Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, and more. She eventually left NYC to join the Sacramento Symphony, the Ballet and the Opera as their assistant principal cellist. Ms. Dickerson played in California for 15 years until moving to Georgia where she currently teaches strings at Five Forks Middle School in Gwinnett County and is a member of the Poulenc String Quartet.

Luis Virguez, Violin
Luis Virguez is an accomplished professional musician with nearly 40 years of experience. His vast musical experience comprises teaching, soloist and orchestral performance, conductor and music director of children, youth, and professional symphony orchestras. He has studied violin and orchestral conducting in Venezuela, France, and Italy. Mr. Virguez has toured the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe in several occasions and is a member of the Poulenc String Quartet.

James Landreau, Violin/Viola
James A. Landreau has been a High School Orchestra teacher in Gwinnett County since 2002. He studied under Juan Ramirez of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Nina Lutz of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Landreau has played with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Albany Symphony Orchestra, North Georgia Symphony Orchestra, and the Central Florida Symphony Orchestra throughout his music career. Mr. Landreau received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance on the Violin, and his Music Education Degree from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia. He has also enjoyed playing as a musician for several professional theatre companies throughout the Southeast and is a member of the Poulenc String Quartet.

Linda Williams, Violin
Linda Williams graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Theory on Composition. She has taught in Gwinnett county schools and owned a private music school in Lawrenceville, GA for 7 years. Ms. Williams has played with the Atlanta Pops, Gainesville Symphony, Atlanta Passion Play pit orchestra for 27 years, freelanced for past 25 years, as well as taught privately. Presently, she maintains a private violin studio out of her home. She performs with the Poulenc String Quartet.

Kimberly Rooker, Cello
Kimberly Rooker is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and has performed with numberous symphonies including the Dekalb and Augusta Symphonies. She received a Bachelors Degree in Cello Performance and a Masters Degree in Music History from Converse College in South Carolina. She performs with the Poulenc String Quartet.