The musicians

Violin

  • Samuel Baker, Concertmaster (sponsored by the Aurora Sentinel)
  • Magdalena Lesniak, Assistant Concertmaster (a Chair Sponsorship opportunity!)
  • Sarah McGregor, Principal 2nd Violin
  • Nadia Al-Tabaa
  • Emily Boyd
  • Becky Calder
  • Cherry Elizabeth Coleman
  • Brenna Fowler
  • Eva Gebel
  • Lee Harrison
  • Carole Jacobs
  • Becky Jakobsen
  • Gerry Lacey
  • Christian Lesniak
  • Susana Mendez
  • Mindy Ruffin
  • Chris Sheffie
  • Elissa Tormohlen
  • Anne Vonhof
  • Jenn Wolf
  • Annette Wright

Viola

  • Lori Hanson, Principal (a Chair Sponsorship opportunity!)
  • Chue Vue, Assistant Principal
  • Phillip Brauer
  • Dorothy Olson

Cello

  • Laurie Thede, Principal (a Chair Sponsorship opportunity!)
  • Kevin Johnson, Assistant Principal
  • Jeff Knipstein
  • Katie Saul

Bass

Harp

  • Paul Wren

Flute/Piccolo

  • Sylvia Bowen
  • Cathy Gerlitz

Oboe

  • Lori Kunde, Principal
  • Caroline Cate

Clarinet

  • Jill Nagode, Principal
  • Tara Roberts

Bassoon

  • Kim Luchetta, Principal
  • 2nd Bassoon – open position

Horn

  • Dave Unkrich , Principal
  • Michael Farnsworth
  • Teresa Carroll
  • Sarry Moscatel

Trumpet

  • Richard Duston
  • Anthony Zator
  • Ken Urbanek

Trombone

  • Walter McClendon, Principal
  • Alan Aboaf

Bass Trombone

  • Jace Van Bradt

Tuba

  • Darren DeLaup, Principal
  • Alan Harvey

Timpani

  • Open position

Percussion

  • Scott Headley

Conductor

  • Richard Niezen

String players, except for principals, are listed alphabetically. The ASO frequently employs additional musicians to meet the musical demands of the works performed.