We’re honored to be an internationally award-winning community orchestra serving musicians in and around Denver. Approximately 80% of our musicians are volunteer — they serve our community as doctors, lawyers, architects and teachers in their “day jobs.” We’re also incredibly proud to be a home for budding professional musicians to hone their craft and provide them with opportunities to be featured soloists in main stage concerts and offer chances to shine in small ensembles at special fundraising events and various chamber series.
Our Orchestra
Scott O'Neil
he/him
Music Director
In January 2025, Scott O’Neil was officially named the sixth Music Director of Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. O’Neil brings a rich and illustrious musical background to the DPO, including a nine-year…
Lawrence Golan
he/him
Music Director Laureate
Vibrant, inspired performances, imaginative programming and an evocative command of different styles and composers are the hallmarks of American conductor Lawrence Golan. Currently serving as Music Director / Conductor of…
Bryant Denmark
Associate Conductor
Bryant Denmark is an emerging conductor with a diverse background spanning symphonic, choral, musical theatre, and contemporary music. Originally from Tennessee, he began his musical journey studying violin and voice,…
Ke-Yuan Hsin
Associate Conductor
Taiwanese conductor Ke-Yuan Hsin currently serves as Associate Conductor of the Denver Philharmonic, and Assistant Conductor of both the Yakima Symphony Orchestra and the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. He has…
First Violins
Katherine Thayer, concertmaster
Anna Katherine Barnett-Hart, associate concertmaster
Melanie Akau
Patricia Aronstein
Ciarra Denman
Anthony Elias
Matthew Grove
Beth Letendre
Emmy Reid
Karen Skaar
Isabella Ulate
Elizabeth Wall
Cindy Wander
Second Violins
Brenden Bachaud, principal
Katrina Choate
Christie Goode
Ellen Elias
Annie Laury
Callista Medland
Alyssa Oland
Nell Rudoff
Anne Silvas
Roger Powell
Erica Secor
Violas
Annie Zagorski, principal
Kaylin Jarriel
Nick Hobson
Claire McEwen
Carin Ramires
Nicholas Rosales
Samantha Lichtin
Beth Remming
David Phan
Percy Slovut
Cellos
Yi-Chien Lian, principal
Katie Burns, assist. principal
Kierra Aiello
Nia Lepore
Dana Shin
Cherie Swisher
Dan Tobin
Basses
Sarah Gordon, principal
Lucy Bauer
Jeff Moschak
Mike Brown
Flute
Whitney Kelley, principal
Catherine Ricca Lanzano
Kassandra Lopez (incl. piccolo)
Oboes
Lisa Read, principal
Loren Meaux, assistant principal (incl. English Horn)
Michael Sax
Clarinets
Kwami Barnett, principal
Jessica Clark (incl. E-flat Clarinet)
Emilie Helms (incl. Bass Clarinet)
Elsbeth Williams (utility)
Bassoon
Ken Greenwald, principal
Sara Laupp
Adam Lusk, contrabassoon
Horns
Zach Maupin, principal
Jeanine Branting
Kim George
Kelli Hirsch
Edwin Savelson (utility)
Trumpets
Evan King, principal
John Jungerberg
Trombones
Darian Freeman, principal
Bill Skulley
Daniel Morris, bass trombone
Tuba
Darren DeLaup, principal
Timpani
Steve Bulota, principal
Harp
Rebecca Moritzky, principal
Piano
Ani Powell, principal