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 2022

Music by Respighi, Elgar, Holst, Gershwin, Gould, Piazzola,

Shostakovich, and our own Peter Fuchs


We hope to see you July 31, 2022

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Musicians

2022 Roster

  • Flute
    Carol Naveira-Nicholson*
    Beth Sperling

    Oboe
    Janice Gillies*
    David Sucik

    Clarinet
    Kathy Crotty*
    Eula Skehan

    Bass Clarinet
    Mike Rieder

    Saxophones/Clarinet
    Leo Brandenberg
    Mike Rieder*
    Bernie Rose
    Tom Timpanaro

    Bassoon
    James Barber
    Marc Slakoff*

    French Horn
    Alex Aguirre
    Tim Beasor
    Emerson Melo
    Kim Nickelson*

    Trumpet
    Trudy Cavallo*
    Fred Leder
    Dennis Noday

    Trombone
    Gary Kabak*
    Doug MacCoy
    James Perez

    Tuba
    Patrick Anello

    Timpani/Percussion
    Stephanie Colman*
    Victoria Ensler
    Jonathan Sydel

    Drum Set
    George Mazzeo

  • Violin 1
    David Chen
    Alejandra Flores
    Gloria Hakkarainen**
    Mia Hakkarainen
    Vanessa Leal
    Philip Tempkin

    Violin II
    Ismail Ecran*
    Dilek Gokturk-Cary
    'Chelle Hall
    Rena Sydel

    Viola
    Stephanie Firdman*
    Clint Henry
    Lee Johnson
    Ellen Musen

    Cello
    Diana Murdock
    Hernan Rodriguez
    Stuart Wardlaw,
    Richard Yaklich*

    Bass
    Linc Lackey
    Piper Spencer*

    Keyboards
    Billy MacCumber

    Guitar
    Mike Wood



    ** Denotes Concertmaster
    * Denotes Principal

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