These 46 musicians are dedicated to the performance of outstanding wind/band literature and have provided the Valley of the Sun with a special cultural experience of the highest quality.
The ensemble’s membership includes adult wind and percussion players, most of whom hold university degrees in music performance and/or music education.
Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Piccolo / Flute | Katie Moorhead |
Flute | Jennifer Dock Alex Holste Tracy Werner |
Oboe/English Horn | Marcie Kneisley Jennifer Wheeler |
Bassoon | Jennifer Schuster Richard Wiggs |
Eb Clarinet | Schultz Bennett |
Bb Clarinet | Sarah Ann Carroll Julie Cortney Jennifer Howard Caitlin Poupard Johnathan Robinson Laura Sopeland Karen Wevursky Julie Worger |
Bass Clarinet | Kimberly Endel |
Contra Bass Clarinet | Julia Georges |
Alto Saxophone | David Duarté Julie Duty |
Tenor Saxophone | Alycia Dragomir |
Baritone Saxophone | Michael Warner |
Cornet/Trumpet | Joshua Burrola David Norris Derek Reaban Ryan Rockey Walter Tholl John Williamson Jerry Youhanaie |
Horn | Susan Cottrell Erika Duncan Lauralyn Padglick Gail Rittenhouse |
Trombone | Frank Dubuy Tracy Sanchez Dylan Suehiro |
Bass Trombone | Kevin Hedges |
Euphonium | Allison Hall Beth Hermanson Amy Swietlik |
Tuba | Matt Bock Tony Johnny |
String Bass | Robert Dohm |
Percussion | Evan Dixon Ivan Grzyb Ann Haenfler George Hattendorf Michelle Rickard Dennis Smith |
Piano | Hyeson Busby |
Harp | Karen Miller |