Come and enjoy the Danville Symphony Orchestra as we strive to achieve our Mission of:

Providing quality live musical performances of classical and other worthy repertoire through symphony concerts and by partnering with other performers and performing arts organizations,

Providing an opportunity for dedicated, talented musicians throughout the region to express and advance their talents, and

Providing an economic development benefit to the Dan River region by improving the quality of life for our citizens and those looking to relocate to the region.



The Musicians
as of May 6 , 2023


Violin I
Matvey Lapin * +
Concertmaster
Abby Chism **
Principal
Dr. Gibson endowed chair
Dr. Thomas J. &
Mrs. Margaret A. Hardy

Bethany Bidgood
Dominique Shaffer
Sean Simmons
Courtney Simmons
Heather Taylor

Violin II
Alice Freeman *
Zoe Alderson
Jeremy Craft
Ronni Culley
Jackson Heard
Lilla Robinson
Ulric Schweizer
Johanna Vogt

Viola
Theresa Fox *
Carter Bradley
Charles Parker

Cello
Margaret Petty *
Susan Maunder
Kellan Mozonne

String Bass
Austin Propst *

Flute

Ashley Stanley-Robey *
Katherine Walker *
Denise Lee

Oboe
Susan Kundert *
Jeremy Williams

Clarinet
Kordel Carter *
Harriet Thompson

Bass Clarinet
Pat Morgan *

Bassoon
Thor Wright *
Philip Atkins
Jacky Miller

Contrabassoon
Philip Atkins *

Saxophone
Thor Wright *
William Wright

French Horn
Paul Manz * +
Steve Bernstorf **@
Rachel Hall **
Ben Jones
Gene Beazlie
Nathaniel Keatts

Trumpet

Jerry Franklin *
Michael Chafatelli
Luke Martin
Dave Weilnau

Trombone
James Martin*
John Martin
Gregory Robey

Tuba
Tarick Chaleby *

Timpani
Wayne Barnett *

Percussion
Desiree Shaffer*
Daryl Green
Joel Ingrassa


Charles G. Ellis, Conductor Emeritus
Carol E. Ellis, Librarian Emeritus

* Principal player     + Member on leave for part of the season     @ Associate Principal     ** Substitute Principal player
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