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
Music Director
As a conductor, Scott O’Neil recently completed a nine-year tenure as Resident Conductor with the Colorado Symphony in Denver. During his time there he performed with some of the classical…

Lawrence Golan
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…

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…

Bryant Denmark
Student 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,…

First Violins
Katherine Thayer, concertmaster
Anna Katherine Barnett-Hart, associate concertmaster
Anthony Elias
Matthew Grove
Beth Letendre
Emmy Reid
Karen Skaar
Elizabeth Wall

Second Violins
Katrina Choate
Ellen Elias
Christina Goode
Annie Laury
Callista Medland
Alyssa Oland
Roger Powell
Erica Secor
Anne Silvas

Violas
Annie Zagorski, principal
Nick Hobson
Kaylin Jarriel
Samantha Lichtin
Beth Remming

Cellos
Kierra Aiello
Naftari Burns
Dana Shin
Cherie Swisher
Amanda Thall
Daniel Tobin
Rachel Yanovitch

Basses
Lucy Bauer, principal
Jeffrey Moschak

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