About the Orchestra

The New River Orchestra, Inc. is the collaboration of a group of musicians for the continued study and performance of classical music. Our vision is to be an elite local orchestra. We are committed to being a source of pride and joy for our audience.

The orchestra was founded in 2005 by Beverly Daw, Frank Molano, and Linc Lackey, and began with 15 members looking for a musical outlet during the summer season. Today, the orchestra has grown into a group of over 50 members.

We are committed to having a rewarding educational and musical experience for both our members and our audiences.


Program 2024

Program to be announced

Musicians

2024 Roster

  • Flute
    Carol Naveira-Nicholson*
    Beth Sperling

    Oboe
    Janice Gillies*
    David Sucik

    English Horn
    David Sucik

    Clarinet
    Kathy Crotty*
    Eula Skehan

    Bass Clarinet
    Mike Rieder

    Saxophone
    Mike Rieder*

    Bassoon
    James Barber
    Marc Slakoff*

    French Horn
    Tim Beasor
    Sam Edwards*
    Jeff Fleishman
    Joyce Gast
    Kim Nicholson*

    Trumpet
    David Hammacker
    Dennis Noday*
    Saha Orta-Perez

    Trombone
    Charles Frishman*
    Alex Ramirez

    Bass Trombone
    Mike Balough

    Tuba
    Patrick Anello

    Timpani/Percussion
    Stephanie Colman*
    Ryan Ressler
    Jonathan Sydel

    Drum Set
    Carl Colaizzi

  • Violin 1
    Reagan Beagle
    Ismail Ecrain
    Dilek Gokturk-Cary
    Gloria Hakkarainen**
    Vanessa Leal
    Bianca Tavares

    Violin II
    Jeanne Hallberg
    Matthew Hakkarainen
    Mia Hakkarainen
    Beverly Sanders*
    Rena Sydel
    Samantha Tomayo

    Viola
    Stephanie Firdman*
    Heber Mikalixen
    Ellen Musen
    Cesare Turner

    Cello
    Teresa Esparza*
    Matt Markopoulus
    Diana Murdock

    Bass
    David Behar
    Piper Spencer*



    ** Denotes Concertmaster
    * Denotes Principal

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