2026 American Viola Society Festival Chamber Orchestra Members

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Meet the 2026 American Viola Society Festival Orchestra

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.

Festival Orchestra Conductor

Festival Chamber Orchestra Members

Keyboard

Harpsichord / Keyboard – Lynne Mackey

Percussion

Percussion (drum kit, tom-toms) – JJ Collister

Woodwinds

Flute/Piccolo – Julee Hickcox

Oboe I – Kelly Peral

Oboe II – Bill Parrish

Bb Clarinet  – Šarūnas Jankauskas

Bassoon – Suzanne Pattison

Alto Saxophone  – Kyle Hutchins

Brass

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

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

Viola I  – Stephanie Knutsen

Viola II – Danielle Wiebe

Viola III – Ayn Balija

Viola IV – Elizabeth O-Hara Stahr

Cello

Cello I  – Diana Flesner

Cello II – Carl Donakowski

Cello III – Adam Carter

Cello IV – Amanda Gookin

Double Bass

Double Bass – Sam Suggs