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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