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
Lawrence Golan
Music Director Laureate
Acclaimed for his imaginative programming, evocative command of distinctive styles and composers, and vibrant performances, American conductor Lawrence Golan has served as Music Director of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra since…
Ana Vashakmadze
Student Conductor
Ana Vashakmadze is currently a master’s orchestral conducting student at Lamont School of Music. Vashakmadze serves as an assistant conductor for Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Prior to…
First Violins
Katherine Thayer, concertmaster
Anna Katherine Barnett-Hart, associate concertmaster
Ximena Calderon
Anthony Elias
Matthew Grove
Beth Letendre
Emmy Reid
Karen Skaar
Elizabeth Wall
Second Violins
Chloe Kirk, principal
Katrina Choate
Ellen Elias
Christina Goode
Annie Laury
Callista Medland
Alyssa Oland
Roger Powell
Erica Secor
Anne Silvas
Violas
Annie Zagorski, principal
Chris Costello
Nick Hobson
Kaylin Jarriel
Samantha Lichtin
Beth Remming
Cellos
Kierra Aiello
Naftari Burns
Monica Sáles Council
Dana Shin
Cherie Swisher
Amanda Thall
Daniel Tobin
Rachel Yanovitch
Basses
Lucy Bauer, principal
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)
Bassoon
Ken Greenwald, principal
Sara Laupp
Adam Lusk, contrabassoon
Horns
Zach Maupin, principal
Jeanine Branting
Kim George
Kelli Hirsch
Trumpets
Evan King, principal
John Jungerberg
Trombones
Darian Freeman, principal
Bill Skulley
Daniel Morris, bass trombone
Tuba
Darren DeLaup, principal
Timpani
Steve Bulota, principal
Percussion
Justin Doute, principal
Harp
Rebecca Moritzky, principal
Piano
Ani Powell, principal