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The Miles 4 Monty Orchestra is an assembly of high caliber musicians dedicated to bringing their audience the most entertaining, original brand of world music.

Their ability to effortlessly fuse together different styles of music has made them a favorite in the Chicago suburban area. Blending African and Caribbean rhythms, Spanish and Eastern guitar, the M4MO delivers an improvisational program that is dynamic and memorable.

The chemistry between the four musicians is quickly evident and allows for intricate interplay on stage

MARK DOMANICO

Imagine a man, then imagine a guitar. Then imagine a man and a guitar. Since the age of seven, Mark has explored and ventured into the possibilities of the acoustic, electric, and electronic guitar. After competing and winning numerous awards in talent competitions, Mark went on to graduate from Northern University Illinois. There he absorbed the knowledge of several master teachers including; Fareed Haque, Paul McKy, Jeff Stitley, Robert Chapell, Willie Pickens, and John McLean. Writing the melodic and rhythmical hooks for the M4MO, Mark is usually the one smiling on stage.

ADAM BOCHMAN

Adam Bochman's fascination with music began at age four when he discovered his parent's record collection. Adam persuaded his parents to allow him to take piano lessons in fourth grade. By age 11, Adam was already writing original compositions(way to go Adam)! Adam contributes to the Miles 4 Monty Orchestra by playing a mean bass guitar. Adam has studied with great talents as Steven Thurow, Marlene Rosendburg, Greg Sarchet, and Charlie Shucat.

TIM RUSH

Tim Rush received his Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance from Northern Illinois University and his Masters from Arizona State University. While in Arizona, Tim served as Director of the ASU Pan Devils Steel Band. He also serves as Performing/Teaching Assistant at the internationally know Percussion and Steel Band Session of the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Door County, WI. Tim rounds the ensemble off with his unique style of auxiliary percussion, tabla, steelpan, and drumset playing. Tim is to the M4MO, as the green clovers are to Lucky Charms.

NICK AURIEMMO

Nick Auriemmo received his Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance and Music Education at the State University of New York, Redonia. While attending Fredonia, Nick won the school's 199 concerto competition and studied West African drumming and xylophone with Ghanain master Bernard Woma. Later, while attending the University of Hartford where he studied with Benjamin Toth and Mid-Eastern frame drum master, Glen Velez. Nick received his masters degree from Northern Illinois University and dreams of opening a pizzeria.