MUSICIANS
77th Season, 2021-2022
Music Director
FIRST VIOLINS
Concertmaster
Kathy Brady
Aimee Chester
Kimberly Gindler
Rachel Piazza
Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski
Erin VanMiddendorp
SECOND VIOLINS
Thomas Winter
Principal
John Simmons Chair
Connie Clayton
Sue Hamilton
Casey Hansen
Leslie Hoosier
Natalie O'Rando
Carolyn Simansky
Nicholas Zankl
VIOLAS
Ingrid Popp
Principal
Jean Heil
Trinity Springman
Joe Whiteside
CELLOS
Gary Lee
Principal
Lars Gindler
Jerre Honke
Elyse Tillman
DOUBLE BASSES
Leah Johnson
OBOE/ENGLISH HORN
Cathy Woelbling-Paul
Principal
Peter Bulkalski
FLUTES
Linda Atkinson
Principal
Martha Pfister
PICCOLO
Martha Pfister
CLARINETS
Jenna Piazza
Principal
Melissa Bock
Leah Cook
BASSOONS
Sheila Acuncius
Principal
Greg Van Asch
FRENCH HORNS
John Lindley
Principal
Matt Geary
Jessica Poddig
Sydney Reynolds
TRUMPETS
Chris Dressler
Principal
Rick Acuncius
Isaiah Christner
Tuba
Ben Duane
TYMPANI
Steven McCann
Principal
PERCUSSION
Gary Morris
Principal
Wade Cermak-Hernandez
Randy Gindler
Caleb Livesay
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.
2021-2022 ASO
Membership Dues
All orchestra members are required to pay dues by October 21, 2021. 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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