212:. Current players in the group include Maiani da Silva, violin; Ashley Bathgate, cello; Lina Andonovska, flute; Zachary Good, clarinet; Lisa Kaplan, piano; and Matthew Duvall, percussion. Eighth Blackbird continues today under the leadership of founding members Lisa Kaplan (executive director) and Matthew Duvall (artistic director).
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