Who plays in the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra?

The men and women of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra are members of our community. They teach in our schools and at NAU, they manage businesses, they are students, and parents, and neighbors. And they are all professional musicians who bring their skill, passion, and talent to the stage.

Sponsor a Musician!

Our talented musicians are the lifeblood of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. Each one is a passionate artist who is dedicated to making the most inspiring and moving music for you.

Participating in the FSO Sponsor a Chair Program personalizes your orchestra experience and brings a new perspective to the music you love. Whether you have an affinity for a particular instrument or player, you will enjoy a sense of inclusion as you watch and listen to the FSO and your sponsored musician.

Sponsor A Chair

2024-2025 Orchestra Contracted Players

Violin

Ikuko Kanda, Concertmaster

Richard Schriber Sponsored Chair

Karin Hallberg, Assistant Concertmaster

The NARBHA Institute Sponsored Chair

Louise Scott, Assistant Concertmaster

Loralyn Staples

Allison O'Bryant

Anonymously Sponsored Chair

Sara Bendel Ryan

Dr. Cindy Martin, In Honor of John Martin Sponsored Chair

Kylie Ahern

Gracie Lin

Dr. Paul Holbrook and Mrs. Deborah Holbrook Sponsored Chair

Vanessa Miller

Principal Second Violin

Anne S. Schreiber

Lori and George Schreiber Sponsored Chair

Elenor Rushall

Leticia Velasco

Zoe Baker

Kate Gregory

Stan and Dawn Sutherland Sponsored Chair

Elizabeth Shenouda

Elizabeth Vogler Sponsored Chair

Viola

Jacquelyn Schwandt, Principal

Anonymous Sponsored Chair

Cindy Stewart Binkley

Cheryl Ossenfort Sponsored Chair

David Koerner

Rick Knous

Christine Kowalski

Christine Kowalski

Jacob Kupanoff

Jacob Kupanoff

Dr. Paul Holbrook and Mrs. Deborah Holbrook Sponsored Chair

Cello

Andrew Hamby, Principal

Nadene Bean Endowed Chair

Mary Anne Bruner

Associate Principal, Roger and Lynn Perkins Sponsored Chair

Donna Natseway

Mary Nebel

Sheryl Vrba

Richard and Celia Holm Sponsored Chair

Emma Riebe

Benjamin Wiebe

Benjamin Wiebe

Anne-Marie Malotki Sponsored Chair

Bass

Christopher Finet, Principal

Lance Roederer

Jason Roederer

Brice Grande

Richard Schriber Sponsored Chair

Noah Edwards

Dr. Paul Holbrook and Mrs. Deborah Holbrook Sponsored Chair

Jacob Anteau

Dr. Paul Holbrook and Mrs. Deborah Holbrook Sponsored Chair

Flute

Jeannette Hirasawa Moore, Principal

Mary and Roger Hostetler Endowed Chair

Andrea Graves

Phyllis and Sam Wolfskill Sponsored Chair

Rebecca Romo

Dr. Paul Holbrook and Mrs. Deborah Holbrook Sponsored Chair

Oboe

Shane Werts, Principal

Shane Werts, Principal

Michael and Karen Kitt Endowed Chair

Ruth Solin

Clarinet

Kelsi Doolittle, Principal

Kelsi Doolittle, Principal

Mary Jackson, Associate Principal

Sheila White

Bassoon

Michelle Fletcher, Principal

David Bruner

John Briggs

Horn

Nancy Sullivan, Principal

Roger and Donna Muhlenkamp Sponsored Chair

Charlotte Swank

William Kerr

Heidi Robinson Sponsored Chair

Tim Ellenberger

Trumpet

Cindy Gould, Principal

William Nietmann Sponsored Chair

Dean Garner

Richard and Hanna Cortner Sponsored Chair

Kevin Tague

Trombone

David Vining, Principal

Anonymous Sponsored Chair

Tim McKay

Skyler Foster

Skyler Foster

Tuba

Albert Harclerode, Principal

"In Memory of Max Jerrell" Sponsored Chair

Timpani

Maria Flurry, Principal

William and Gisela Kluwin Sponsored Chair

Percussion

Brian Hanner, Principal

Paul Gibson

Abby Fisher

David and Donna Fitzgerald Sponsored Chair

Keyboard

Rita Borden, Principal