Randy Kochel

hammer dulcimer, Greek bouzouki,
button accordion, mandolin, autoharp, vocals, percussion, ukulele

Randy grew up in a musical household but unwisely refused his mother's efforts to teach him piano. He started playing marimba at age 12 and has been engaged in hitting musical things ever since, joining every possible musical ensemble throughout high school and beyond. The Hershey Symphony Orchestra tolerated his timpani playing, and he sang in a touring choir and a barbershop quartet. He has a severe case of MIAD (musical instrument acquisition disorder) and is always trying to learn new skills. He's even been known to attempt Tuvan throat singing, when threatened.

Randy Kochel

Amanda Wells

Amanda Wells

guitar, percussion, vocals

Amanda is Chester County-born and southern Lancaster County-raised. She began her informal music education at the ripe age of 10 under the watchful eyes of musical friends of the family and her late father. Although Amanda has an appreciation for many genres of music, her early and most prominent influences were bluegrass and folk. Primarily a guitarist and vocalist for Rizzetta's Tones, Amanda also plays piano and harmonica, and she will attempt any stringed instrument laid in front of her. Amanda also runs her independently-owned fantasy and medieval-themed costume business.

Linda Lohr

silver flute, high whistle, percussion, vocals

Lancaster County born and raised, Linda currently lives and works in Lititz, PA. She began singing with church choirs as a child and has been part of numerous bands, orchestras, and choral groups through the years. She formerly taught private music lessons and directed the Lititz Homeschool Choirs. As part of Rizzetta's Tones, she plays the silver flute, provides vocals, and wields various percussion oddities. She considers it an honor to work and play along with these fine musicians.

Linda Lohr

Bill Stine

Bill Stine

hammer dulcimer, high and low whistles, alto and bass melodions, vocals

It has been a number of years since Bill retired from very many seasons of public school and college level teaching. With grown sons Kent and Joel happily married and daughter Sarah involved as a professional musician, performing and teaching, plus being involved in the medical arts, he spends his time with his wife Beth in their gardens, working and creating in his studio, advising students on hammer dulcimer & whistle, attempting the daunting task of conquering the intricacies of herding his family's many cats, and in arranging, marketing, and communications work for Rizzetta's Tones.

Alden Hoke

bass, violin, viola, vocals

Alden grew up with strong family support for music throughout his early childhood. He actively participated in high school musical ensembles, playing a variety of instruments, including marimba and tenor saxophone. Alden pursued a jazz performance degree on the electric bass, completing it in 2004, followed by a Masters in Music Education in 2005 from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Alden has taught elementary music in Lancaster County for two decades and performed in numerous concerts for children and families with the Manheim-based Steven Courtney Band. In his spare time, he works on becoming a better jazz pianist and enjoys spending time with his wife Heather.

Alden Hoke