The Musicians
Members of the Orchestra
First Violins
Rachel Kristenson°, Concertmaster
Chair sponsored by John K. Whitehead & Associates
Susan Schaffer°, Assistant Concertmaster
Susan Aylard°
Cvetozar Vutev°
Sandra Wilmot
Second Violins
Martine den Bok°, Principal
Narumi Higuchi°
Chair sponsored by Dr. Kong & Noelle Khoo
John Suderman°
Sarah Anderson
Denis Letourneau
Violas
Ashley Kroecher°, Principal
Chair sponsored by Annette Toop
Sylvie Lange°
Jim Oliver
Fahlon Smith
Cellos
Flora Camuzet°*, Principal
Martin Kratky°
Chair sponsored by Janet Parkins & Jim Boyd
Olivia Walsh°
Morna Howie
Chair sponsored by Les & Catherine Dawson
Basses
Meaghan Williams°, Principal
Chair sponsored by Jane McAdam Callahan
Darko Cuk
Mark Haney
Flutes
Vacant, Principal
Chair sponsored by Andrew Grindlay
Sheila French
Christine Moore
Oboes
Lauris Davis°, Principal
Chair sponsored by Dr. Randall & Mrs. Lynn Fairey
Juanita Gomes
Akane Setiawan
Clarinets
Erin Fung°, Principal
Nicola Everton
Sally Arai
Bassoons
Karmen Doucette°, Principal
Chair sponsored by Harriet Foltinek
Katelin Coleman
Olivia Martin
Katrina Russell
French Horns
Scott Wilson°*, Principal
Chair sponsored by Robert & Kim Adria
Dennis Colpitts
Chair sponsored by Ken & Jan Waldon
Edmund House
Nealee Humphreys
Sam McNally
Trumpets
Audrey Patterson°, Principal
Chair sponsored by Andrew Grindlay
Jim Howie
Trombones
Wade Dorsey, Principal
Bob Rogers
Gordon Waters
Tuba
Reynold Epp
Timpani
Dominique Bernath, Principal
Chair sponsored by Dr. Randall & Mrs. Lynn Fairey
Percussion
Katie Rife, Principal
Lonnie Burma
Harp
Olivia Ritchey, Principal
Keyboards
Carol Colpitts
° Core Musician
* on leave
Chair sponsorships available - please contact the OSO Office
OSO Chorus
Comprised of over 100 singers from throughout the Okanagan Valley, members rehearse weekly on a ‘per project’ basis joining the orchestra to perform a diverse repertoire under the direction of Music Director Rosemary Thomson.
Past major works have included The Creation (Haydn), Carmina Burana (Orff), and most recently Verdi’s Requiem. Other notable presentations include ‘A Night at the Proms’, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and ‘Spooktacular,’ which included the world premiere of The Raven, a unique setting by Gary Fry for orchestra, choir, and narrator based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
If you are interested in joining us* and experiencing the thrill of singing with our outstanding symphony orchestra, contact Carol Colpitts, OSO Pianist and Chorus Administrator at carcolp@gmail.com
*previous singing experience required
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