Zachary DePue
Concertmaster
Zachary DePue has established himself in concert venues around the world delivering virtuos-ic high-energy performances. He demonstrates command as a leader, soloist, collaborator, and improvisational artist reaching across a diverse landscape of music. His authentic warmth and generosity on stage invites audiences to join him in all his explorations.
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Joana Genova
Associate Concertmaster
Joana Genova is co-founder and Artistic Director of Taconic Music in Manchester, VT, Assistant Professor of Violin and Director of Chamber Music Initiatives at University of Indianapolis, second violinist of The Indianapolis Quartet, and Associate Concertmaster of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (Indiana).
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Ingrid Baird
Amanda Baer
I started playing violin when I was five years old in Utah and always wanted to go to music school. I auditioned around the country in high school and decided…
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Nick Drumm
MinJi Kim
I have played the violin my entire life, and I love to share the music as my life with the CSO and our community! It is a pleasure that I…
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Ann Manship
My mother was a professional violinist and teacher of violin so music was in my home growing up a lot. I have performed with the CSO since its early years!…
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Angela Ruch
Reinhold Strnat
I was born in Vienna, Austria and have played the violin as a serious avocation since the 5th grade. Preparing for and then playing a concert of music as part…
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Nataliya Nizhalova
Principal
Pamela Close
Assistant Principal
Tricia Bonner
Amanda Cornet
Annemarie Schreiber
Jonathan Johnson
Candida Wiley
Kris Zaloudek
Kevin Shiue
I play in the Carmel Symphony Orchestra because of my passion for classical music. Playing time-renowned masterworks is always a privilege! Music-making with a group is always fun and helps…
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Rachel Gries
Principal
Julie Scull
Assistant Principal
Melinda Bowman
It’s truly an honor for me to play. I can’t imagine not playing in an orchestra. I started viola at age 9 and haven’t stopped! My first community orchestra experience…
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Karen Hutchins
Anna Danilova
Principal
Philip Kettler
Philip Kettler was recently appointed as the Second Cellist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, making him the organization’s youngest member. As an orchestral musician, he has also performed with the…
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Jan Brill
Joerg Schreiber
Having grown up in Germany, music was an important part of my life from early on. I played in chamber music ensembles and orchestras for more than 50 years. Today…
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Matthew Trefethen
Jennifer Weber
I have played with the CSO since 1997 through my years attending law school in Bloomington, starting my career as an attorney in Indianapolis, and even going through a few…
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Lindsey Willard
I developed a love of music at a young age with my dad being a guitarist and bass guitarist in various bands. He would often bring me along to his…
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Rose Meyers
Principal
Joseph Everett
Assistant Principal
Matt Greven
Chris Rund
I live in Bloomington, teaching at the IU Media School and working for an executive education and technology firm. Even though it’s a 150-mile roundtrip for every rehearsal and concert,…
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Tamara Thweatt
Principal
Tamara Thweatt joined the Carmel Symphony as Principal Flute in 2021. She lives in Greenwood, Indiana and is an avid birdwatcher and collector of world flutes. She has a busy schedule performing in orchestras, recording studios, churches and chamber music in the Indianapolis area. Tamara was formerly Principal Piccolo of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 2000-2002 and has performed on flute and piccolo with the Chicago Symphony, National Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, among others.
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Laura Recendez
Monika Spangler
Monika is thrilled to be part of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra! She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Indiana University and her Master of Music Education degree from Butler University. She…
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Rebecca McGuire
Principal
Rebecca McGuire is Principal Oboe of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Principal Oboe of the Terre Haute Symphony, and Oboist of the Volante Winds, a highly acclaimed wind quintet with recent…
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Sharon McCullough
Tama Poncar
With two music teachers for parents, it was inevitable that I started enjoying music from an early age. Studying oboe brought me from Pennsylvania to Indiana University, and I’ve lived…
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Sharon McCullough
Wai Ki Wun
Principal
Katherine Peters
Ryan Caldwell
Principal
Kathleen Moniaci
Dave Poncar
Principal
There are no words to adequately describe the elation I feel at the end of a great performance, knowing we all accomplished it, for each other, together. I am now one…
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Ginny Kundrat
Music is a means for me to express what I cannot say in words. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra since 1992….
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Larry Lemon
Playing Horn has been an important part of my life since I can remember. The experiences and friendships it has awarded me over the years are innumerable but I can…
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Heather Palmer
Daniel Price
Principal
Shawn Jones
Lawrence Lawhead
Richard Dole
Principal
Andy Meyer
Principal
Jason Spangler
Principal
Mark Stempel
Principal
Keli Welsh
Melanie Mashner
Principal
Professional harpist Melanie Mashner is passionate about bringing joy to the people around her through music. Newly appointed as the Principal Harpist of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Melanie was the Graduate Assistant…
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Allegra Hein