MUSICIANS
78th Season, 2022-2023
Music Director
FIRST VIOLIN
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
FLUTE
Linda Atkinson
Principal
Martha Pfister
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.
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