We are delighted to introduce the musicians of the 2026 American Viola Society Festival Orchestra. This outstanding chamber orchestra brings together exceptional instrumentalists representing a vibrant cross-section of the orchestral community.
We look forward to celebrating their work throughout the Festival and sharing in the performances they help bring to life.
Harpsichord / Keyboard – Lynne Mackey
Percussion (drum kit, tom-toms) – JJ Collister
Flute/Piccolo – Julee Hickcox
Oboe I – Kelly Peral
Oboe II – Bill Parrish
Bb Clarinet – Šarūnas Jankauskas
Bassoon – Suzanne Pattison
Alto Saxophone – Kyle Hutchins
Trumpet in C – Christopher Carrillo
Horn in Eb /Horn in F – Ian Zook
Horn II in Eb – Jeremy Ulm
Bass Trombone – Isaac Murrell
Tuba – Conrad Shaw
Violin I – Stephanie Sims Flack
Violin II – Diana LeGrand
Violin III – Daniel Sender
Violin IV – Jeannette Jang
Violin V – Ting-Ting Yen
Violin VI – Zachary Windsor
Viola I – Stephanie Knutsen
Viola II – Danielle Wiebe
Viola III – Ayn Balija
Viola IV – Elizabeth O-Hara Stahr
Double Bass – Sam Suggs