MinJi Kim
Violinist MinJi Kim is the Associate Concertmaster of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Principal Second Violin of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra on The Esther & Richard Crowder Estate Chair, and a…
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Violin I
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
Jonathan Johnson
Havuka Lund
Havuka Lund is a graduate student at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she studies with Kevork Mardirossian as a Barbara and David Jacobs Fellow. She earned a Bachelor…
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Angela Ruch
Violin II
Pamela Close
Assistant Principal
Tricia Bonner
Violinist Tricia Bonner is an active freelancer in the Indianapolis area, presenting classical, folk, and new art music to the community through a variety of channels including the Carmel Symphony…
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Ingrid Baird
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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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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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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Candida Wiley
Kris Zaloudek
Viola
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
Siyu Michael Jiang
Siyu Michael Jiang was born in Shenzhen, China in 1992. At age of 5, he began his violin studies with former concertmaster of Tianjin Symphony Orchestra, Jingqi Wu. He started his…
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Cello
Anna Danilova
Principal
Martin Meyer
Marty Meyer is a professional cellist of Indianapolis, Indiana. He has performed with several regional orchestras, including the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Carmel Symphony (Associate Principal), Terre…
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Yoonhae Swanson
Jan Brill
I began playing cello at age ten. My mom had played and influenced me to do the same. We have two adult children that both played cello and our daughter,…
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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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Bass
Joseph Everett
Principal
Internationally known, Joe Everett has performed multiple concerts throughout Europe and the United States. First performing at Carnegie Hall at the age of 18, Mr. Everett’s music career began only…
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William Kline
Assistant Principal
Cleveland native William Kline is an emerging double bassist and composer with a wide range of musical interests currently based in Bloomington, IN. As an instrumentalist, Kline specializes in contemporary…
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Angela Leeper
Angela Leeper began her studies on the double bass at the age of 13. She studied with Gloria Jones-Allgood (Associate Principal of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) during her high school years…
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Flute
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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Oboe
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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Liza Saracina
Oboe 2/English Horn
In addition to Liza Saracina’s position as the Second Oboe/English Horn at the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, she is the Principal Oboist of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and the Columbus Indiana…
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Clarinet
Emily Cook
Principal
Western-Illinois native Emily Cook is a dynamic performer and educator who splits her time between Bloomington, IN and Pittsburgh, PA. She currently serves as principal clarinetist of the Carmel Symphony…
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Katherine Peters
Bassoon
Kathleen Moniaci
Ryan Caldwell
Contrabassoon
French Horn
Darin Sorley
Co- Principal
As a freelance horn player, Darin Sorley has performed with various orchestras throughout the Midwest and is the “first call” substitute with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He has been principal horn…
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Rebekah Lorenz
Co-Principal
Rebekah Lorenz has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic, among other professional orchestras and ensembles. She has appeared with Renée Fleming…
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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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Michael Stiles
Dr. Michael Stiles is a Bloomington, Indiana based freelance performer and teacher on French horn. He received his Doctor of Music in Performance and Literature in December, 2021, with minor areas…
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Trumpet
Daniel Price
Principal
Daniel Price is a trumpet player, composer, and educator who works throughout the Midwest. He has performed with numerous orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Des Moines…
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Filip Czarkowski
Filip Czarkowski began playing the trumpet at the age of 9 in his school band program. In 2014 he joined the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, performing in venues such as…
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Shawn Jones
Trombone
Christopher Van Hof
Principal
Chris Van Hof is the Associate Professor of Trombone at Ball State University and an active freelance trombonist in a variety of styles. He also is the Principal Trombone of…
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Lawrence Lawhead
Tuba
Andy Meyer
Principal
Andy Meyer began playing tuba in fifth grade and attended I.P.S. Howe High School where he was Principal Tuba of both the Indianapolis All-City Band and All-City Orchestra. He received…
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Timpani
Jason Spangler
Principal
Percussion
Mark Stempel
Principal
Keli Welsh
Harp
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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Piano/Keyboard
Allegra Hein
Allegra Hein received her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance and Music Therapy…
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