MUSICIANS
75th Season, 2019/2020
Music Director
FIRST VIOLINS
Concertmaster
Dr. Frank M. Boals Chair
Kathy Brady
Aimee Chester
Kimberly Gindler
Camyll Heitmann
Quilan Heitmann
Rachel Piazza
Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski
Jared Wright
SECOND VIOLINS
Thomas Winter
Principal
John Simmons Chair
Connie Clayton
Sue Hamilton
Casey Hansen
Leslie Hoosier
Natalie O'Rando
Keaton Pedigo Mansfield
Carolyn Simansky
Nicholas Zankl
VIOLAS
Ingrid Popp
Principal
Ben Duke
William Day
Julia French
Jean Heil
Judy Moss
Trinity Springman
CELLOS
Gary Lee
Principal
Darius Cansler
Lars Gindler
Jerre Honke
Abigail Knoche
Karen Lawson
Taylor Smith
Olivia Thoelke
Justin Wright
DOUBLE BASSES
Colby Heimburger
Leah Johnson
Kenton Park
OBOE/ENGLISH HORN
Cathy Woelbling-Paul
Principal
Peter Bulkalski
Dr. Scott Hawley Chair
FLUTES
Linda Atkinson
Principal
Emma Bushery
Martha Pfister
PICCOLO
Martha Pfister
CLARINETS
Jenna Piazza
Principal
Melissa Bock
BASSOONS
Sheila Acuncius
Principal
Greg Van Asch
LIBRARIAN
Gary Lee
PROPERTIES
Nicholas Zankl
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR HATHEWAY CULTURAL CENTER
Brian McKinney
FRENCH HORNS
John Lindley
Principal
Allen Biggs Chair
Matt Geary
Jessica Poddig
Sydney Reynolds
TRUMPETS
Chris Dressler
Principal
Dr. Christopher Langton . Chair
Rick Acuncius
TROMBONES
Spencer Toft
TYMPANI
Steven McCann
Principal
PERCUSSION
Gary Morris
Principal
Wade Cermak
Caleb Livesay
Abigail Stephens
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.
2019-2020 ASO
Membership Dues
All orchestra members are required to pay dues by October 26, 2019. If you are enrolled in LCCC Music 146 for credit, dues are not required. Contact ASO Treasurer Jerre Honke at honke@sbcglobal.net or (618) 462-2314 with any questions or concerns and for payment options.
Pay ASO dues online with PayPal at link below or by check, addressed to:
Alton Symphony Orchestra
ATTN: Treasurer
PO Box 1205
Alton, IL 62002