Our DREAM
The quartet was built on desire to invent, curiosity to experiment, and passion to collaborate. True to our name, we are dreamers at heart, dedicated to sharing our music and art with the world. The quartet takes pride in incorporating singing and movement into its performances and creations, bringing a dynamic and multidimensional energy to the stage. The four members thrive on improvisation and enjoy composing music across a variety of styles, including folk, R&B, pop, disco, and contemporary genres.
MAGGY SIMON
A passionate violinist, educator, songwriter, and collaborator based in Brooklyn, New York.
Her notable performances include appearances with NPR’s Tiny Desk, Broadway Sings, the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra, Palaver Strings, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, and Playbill’s Songwriter Series. She has had the honor of playing at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Kimmel Center, and the White House.
In addition to her performance career, she serves as a Violin Teaching Artist through the Harmony Program in New York City and teaches private Violin and Viola lessons at Grace Church School in Manhattan.
She earned her Master’s Degree in Violin Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Violin Performance from Temple University,
DWAYNE BEACH
A multi-disciplinary artist and accomplished violinist, violist, singer, and dancer.
In 2024, he performed across 49 states and graced over 146 of the country’s largest venues as a soloist in Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert, part of Nickelodeon’s live concert tour. He also served as concertmaster for Jagged Little Pill: The Broadway Musical during its run on 42nd Street and its first national tour from 2022 to 2024.
Internationally, Dwayne has appeared at many prestigious venues around Europe & the Middle East. He recently starred in a dance documentary for the Jerome Robinson Dance Division of NYPL The Latin Hustle (Disco) featuring the vibrant style recognized as the last true American partner dance, alongside its pioneering creators (2023–2024).
ELIZABETH HENDY
A British-Chinese-Malaysian violinist and multidisciplinary artist raised in New Jersey and now based in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
She received her musical training at The Juilliard School Pre-College Division and McGill University as a recipient of the Wirth and Schulich Scholarships. She has been lucky enough to have performed at venues like Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Count Basie Theatre, the Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, and The United Nations Headquarters.
In her free time, Elizabeth is practicing other instruments like tabla, guitar, and keys. She is also passionate about writing, illustration, and the visual arts.
MALACHI BROWN
A cellist and composer born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia.
Malachi studied music composition and cello performance at Old Dominion University and Ithaca College. In 2023, Malachi has performed with the likes of Toshi Reagon, Sigur Ros, and Ellie Goulding as well as musical activist organizations such as Sound-Off: Music for Bail, and Protestra.
He also is a founding member and performs with the Dream Quartet. In addition to his musical activities, Malachi is a film and theater actor. Malachi currently resides in New York City.
