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MUSICIANS

78th Season, 2022-2023

Maestro Shane Williams

Music Director

FIRST VIOLIN

Vincent Piazza

     Concertmaster

Kathy Brady

Aimee Chester

Eva Gaugh

Kimberly Gindler

David Gilliam

Pat Rowald

Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski

Erin VanMiddendorp

SECOND VIOLIN

Thomas Winter

     Principal

     John Simmons Chair

Alicia Clayton

Connie Clayton

Casey Hansen

Mary Mahoney

Natalie O'Rando

Carolyn Simansky

Eliana Snyder

Finnley Stevenson

Sophie VanMiddendorp

VIOLA

Ingrid Popp

     Principal

Macey Heimburger

Antony Jensen

Ian Kim

Trinity Springman

​CELLO

Gary Lee

     Principal

Robert Flick

Lars Gindler

Jerre Honke

Harry Mueller

Samantha Orf

Alyssa Plummer

Elyse Tillman

DOUBLE BASSES

*Please inquire about an audition or visit our AUDITIONS page.

OBOE/ENGLISH HORN

Cathy Woelbling-Paul

     Principal

Peter Bulkalski

     

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FLUTE

Linda Atkinson

     Principal

Martha Pfister

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PICCOLO

Martha Pfister

CLARINET

Jenna Piazza

     Principal

Melissa Bock​

Leah Cook

BASSOON

Sheila Acuncius

     Principal

Greg Van Asch

 

FRENCH HORN

John Lindley

     Principal

Matt Geary

Sydney Reynolds

Jessica Poddig

TRUMPET

Chris Dressler

     Principal

Rick Acuncius

Isaiah Christner

TROMBONE

Chris Galloway

 

TUBA

Ben Duane

PERCUSSION

Gary Morris

     Principal

Wade Cermak-Hernandez

Randy Gindler

Caleb Livesay

Steven McCann

LIBRARIAN

Gary Lee

PROPERTIES

Natalie O'Rando

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR HATHEWAY CULTURAL CENTER

Brian McKinney

The Lewis & Clark Community College Discrimination Policy was adopted by the ASO Board in September 2021. You can review the policy here.

ASO's Mission

To enhance the cultural vitality of the Riverbend region through symphonic music by entertaining, educating, and engaging the community.

The Alton Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation.  ASO does not discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

ASO Orchestra Members

2022-2023 ASO
Membership Dues

All orchestra members are required to pay dues by October 21, 2022.  If you are enrolled in LCCC Music 146 for credit, dues are not required.  Contact ASO Treasurer Melissa Bock at altonsymphony@gmail.com  with any questions or concerns and for payment options.

 

Pay ASO dues online with PayPal at link above, by check at rehearsals, or through mail addressed to:

Alton Symphony Orchestra

ATTN:  Treasurer

PO Box 1205

Alton, IL 62002

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