The Musicians
OSO Core Musicians
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Rachel Kristenson
Concertmaster
*on leave
Susan Schaffer
Acting Concertmaster
Susan Aylard
Violin I
Cvetozar Vutev
Violin I
Martine denBok
Principal Second Violin
Narumi Higuchi
Violin II
John Suderman
Violin II
Erin Macdonald
Principal Viola
Ashley Kroecher
Viola
Sylvia Lange
Viola
Vacant
Principal Cello
Martin Kratky
Cello
Olivia Walsh
Cello
Meaghan Williams
Principal Bass
Vacant
Principal Flute
Lauris Davis
Principal Oboe
Nicola Everton
Principal Clarinet
Karmen Doucette
Principal Bassoon
Vacant
Principal Horn
Audrey Patterson
Principal Trumpet
OSO Core Musicians
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Rachel Kristenson
Concertmaster
*on leave
Susan Schaffer
Acting Concertmaster
Susan Aylard
Violin I
Cvetozar Vutev
Violin I
Martine den Bok
Principal Second Violin
Narumi Higuchi
Violin II
John Suderman
Violin II
Erin Macdonald
Principal Viola
Ashley Kroecher
Viola
Sylvia Lange
Viola
Vacant
Principal Cello
Martin Kratky
Cello
Olivia Walsh
Cello
Meaghan Williams
Principal Bass
Vacant
Principal Flute
Lauris Davis
Principal Oboe
Nicola Everton
Principal Clarinet
Karmen Doucette
Principal Bassoon
Sam McNally
Principal Horn
*on leave
Audrey Patterson
Principal Trumpet
Rachel Kristenson
Concertmaster
*on leave
Susan Aylard
Violin I
Martine den Bok
Principal Second Violin
John Suderman
Violin II
Ashley Kroecher
Viola
Vacant
Principal Cello
Olivia Walsh
Cello
Vacant
Principal Flute
Nicola Everton
Principal Clarinet
Sam McNally
Principal Horn
*on leave
Susan Schaffer
Acting Concertmaster
Cvetozar Vutev
Violin I
Narumi Higuchi
Violin II
Erin Macdonald
Principal Viola
Sylvia Lange
Viola
Martin Kratky
Cello
Meaghan Williams
Principal Bass
Lauris Davis
Principal Oboe
Karmen Doucette
Principal Bassoon
Audrey Patterson
Principal Trumpet
The OSO is comprised of 20 core players, joined by many other regular and occasional players as necessary for each performance. Our core players and many of our regular extras — some of whom have been with the OSO for decades — are well-known to our audiences and contribute greatly to our communities. Our musicians truly are the heart and soul of the OSO.Â
Violin I
Susan CoscoÂ
Carol HurÂ
Denis LetourneauÂ
Sophie Planchat (OSYO)Â
Vladimir RufinoÂ
Angela RuthvenÂ
Rebecca RuthvenÂ
Jas SchweitzerÂ
Murray VaasjoÂ
Sandra Wilmot Â
Adora WongÂ
Violin II
Sarah AndersonÂ
Nicholas Covaser (OSYO)Â
Denis LetourneauÂ
Muireann MeiklejohnÂ
Peter Meyrick (OSYO)Â
Julia WatsonÂ
Sandra Wilmot
Viola
Parmela Attariwala
Julien HaynesÂ
Jim OliverÂ
Fahlon PalmÂ
Susanne ZeindlerÂ
Cello
Jeff FaragherÂ
Morna Howie
Eva Lakirovich Â
Heather Lowe-ConleyÂ
Bass
Nicholas Covaser (OSYO)Â
Darko CukÂ
Sheila Garrett Â
Graeme MuddÂ
Blake Palm
Flute
Heather Beaty (Acting Co-Principal)
Thomas Law (Acting Co-Principal)Â
Sheila French
Rhiannon Jones
Anna McGuigan
Oboe
Juanita GomesÂ
Kira Shiner
Clarinet
Sally AraiÂ
Julie BeggÂ
Krystal Morrison
Bassoon
Lori Barrett
David Overgaard
French Horn
Dennis ColpittsÂ
Eric EsdaleÂ
Edmund House Â
Nealee HumphreysÂ
Sam McNallyÂ
Arnie Satanove Â
Laurel SpencerÂ
Tom Staples
Trumpet
Bruce DougallÂ
Jim HowieÂ
Chris MorrisonÂ
Candice NewberryÂ
Kim Stephans
Trombone
Wade Dorsey, PrincipalÂ
Angus ArmstrongÂ
Todd Fallis Â
Bob RogersÂ
Gordon WatersÂ
Tuba
Reynold Epp
Dave MunroeÂ
Timpani / Percussion
Dominique Bernath, Principal Timpani
Katie RifeÂ
Francois-Xavier LeroyÂ
Elijah Barnet (OSYO)Â
Lonnie BurmaÂ
Robert PayneÂ
Harp
Naomi CloutierÂ
Ingrid Schellenberg
Keyboard
Carol Colpitts
Chair Sponsors
Concertmaster Chair sponsored by John K. Whitehead & Associates
Principal Violin II Chair sponsored by The Meiklejohn Family
Violin II Second Chair sponsored by Dr. Kong & Noelle Khoo
Principal Viola Chair sponsored by Annette Toop
Cello Second Chair sponsored by Janet Parkins & Jim Boyd
Morna Howie’s Cello Chair sponsored by Les & Catherine Dawson
Principal Bass Chair sponsored by Jane Callahan
Principal Oboe Chair sponsored by Dr. Randall & Mrs. Lynn FaireyÂ
Principal Bassoon Chair sponsored Anonymously
Principal Horn Chair sponsored by Robert & Kim Adria
Horn Second Chair sponsored by Harriet Foltinek
Principal Timpani Chair sponsored by Dr. Randall & Mrs. Lynn Fairey
Maestra Thomson’s Podium sponsored in memory of Jennifer Hindle
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, please contact Maja Pannes, Community Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected].
*previous singing experience required
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