About Darin Sorley

Darin brings more than three decades of professional musical and administrative experience to Signature Sounds Contracting, LLC. His career uniquely bridges performance, craftsmanship, and arts leadership — giving him a deep understanding of both the musicians on stage and the clients they serve.

His professional freelance horn playing career spans more than 30 years, including 18 seasons as Principal Horn of the Richmond (IN) Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and the Evansville Philharmonic, where he served two years as Principal Horn, in addition to numerous regional orchestras.

Darin’s versatility has extended beyond the symphonic stage to touring productions of Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Little Mermaid. He has also performed alongside internationally recognized artists including Marie Osmond, The Who, The Moody Blues, Luciano Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, and Amy Grant, collaborating with countless distinguished classical soloists and conductors throughout his career. These experiences have shaped his high standards for professionalism, preparation, and artistic excellence.

As the owner of Sorley Horns, LLC, Darin designed and built custom French horns for professional players around the world, with instruments now in use throughout the United States, Australia, Poland, Germany, and Turkey. Managing an international client base required precision, clear communication, financial stewardship, and a commitment to delivering specialized artistic products at the highest level.

He currently serves as Managing Director of Indianapolis Early Music, overseeing artistic planning, production logistics, budgeting, marketing strategy, and donor development for its internationally recognized summer festival in downtown Indianapolis. In addition, as Personnel Manager of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, he coordinates musician hiring, scheduling, and communication for a large roster of contracted players.

Together, these experiences form the foundation of Signature Sounds Contracting, LLC — combining artistic credibility, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of musicians’ needs to create seamless, high-quality musical engagements for both clients and artists.

About Kara Stolle

Kara M. Stolle brings a rich blend of performance and arts administration to Signature Sounds Contracting, LLC. Over three decades, she has cultivated a career that balances artistic mastery with organizational insight, giving her a practical perspective on the needs of musicians and the organizations that engage them.

She performs as Principal Bassoonist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, where she has been a member since 2001, and currently performs as Principal Bassoonist of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Opera, and Richmond Symphony Orchestra, in addition to numerous regional ensembles. An active orchestral, chamber, and recording musician throughout the Midwest, she is also a member of Rock E Bassoon, known for creative performances for events and charitable organizations.

Kara began her arts management career as an orchestra personnel manager and instrumental contractor, developing expertise in hiring, scheduling, contracts, and ensemble coordination. As a Production Manager with Aire Born Recording Studios, she oversaw major recording projects in partnership with The Lorenz Corporation.

She later served as Managing Director and Production Manager of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, supporting tour logistics — including international travel to Brazil and performance at Carnegie Hall — while helping to produce successful seasons of professional choral programming. She collaborated with orchestras, guest artists, and partner arts organizations to ensure thoughtful planning and smooth execution for concerts and events.

Kara currently serves as Administrative Specialist for Worship and Arts at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where she integrates artistic excellence with worship planning and supports the church’s mission and fosters spiritual growth, inclusion, meaningful connection, and community impact.

These experiences form the foundation of her work with Signature Sounds Contracting, LLC, where she supports professional musical engagements and ensures both artists and clients are guided with clarity, care, and artistic integrity.