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Principal Musicians

Ensemble of musicians

More than 60 professional musicians make up Auburn Symphony Orchestra.

These gifted performers have chosen to devote their lives to music, from providing educational experiences for children to playing in some of the best ensembles in the Northwest, including the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, the 5th Avenue and Paramount Theatres’ Orchestras, Northwest Sinfonietta, and various chamber groups in the Puget Sound region.

Violin I

Emilie Choi, Concertmaster

Bass

Todd Larsen

Percussion

Matthew Kocmieroski

Bassoon

Mona Butler

Violin II

Ingrid Frederickson

Oboe

Shannon Spicciati

Harp

John Carrington

Trumpet

Sarah Viens

Viola

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Horn

Rodger Burnett

Flute

Wendy Wilhelmi

Tuba

Ryan Schultz

Cello

Brian Wharton

Trombone

Patrick Raichart

Clarinet

Jennifer Nelson

Timpani

Phillip Hanson