Our Musical Ensemble
The soul of the Amarillo Symphony lives within its musicians – talented artists who bring passion, precision, and power to every performance. Hailing from diverse backgrounds and united by a love of music, our orchestra members are at the heart of the symphony’s sound. Get to know the extraordinary individuals who transform notes on a page into unforgettable musical experiences.
Orchestra Roster
+ On leave for the 2026-2027 Season
( ) Denotes # of years of membership in the Symphony, including current season.
VIOLIN I
Espen Lilleslåtten, Concertmaster (12)
Joe & Laura Street Endowed Chair
Katy Bursi, Associate Concertmaster (20)
Johan Pepper, Assistant Concertmaster (3)
Susan Blackerby (51)
Yajing (Cindy) Zhang (10)
Cheryl Fairly (46)
Fairly Family Endowed Chair
Pam Landis (46)
Juan Mora (1)
Andrea Cerdas Pereira (1)
Tiffany McDaniel (28)
Cade Foard (4)
VIOLIN II
Mina Hong, Principal (3)
Erin Weber, Associate Principal (11)
Beverly de la Bretonne (48)
Sarah O’Neill (3)
Carol Winn (45)
Christine Tao (1)
Christopher Reidlinger (8)
Danielle Kupresanin (19)
VIOLA
Chloé Thominet, Principal (3)
Melinda Koster, Associate Principal (47)
Qing Yuan Fu (1)
Irma Borup (18)
Camille Day Nies (43)
Amanda Hamilton (3)
Bruno Silva (4)+
Dubal Vargas (1)
Patrick Daly-Williams (2)
CELLO
Nicholas Pascucci, Principal (4)
Jayson Bishop, Associate Principal (13)
Samuel Linzan (3)
Jeremy Fulmer (3)
Alejandra Attebury (21)+
Anna Bartley (4)
Eliza Pearson (4)
Eduardo Esparza (2)
Jordan Galvarino (2)+
Kaydee Veale (3)
BASS
Nick Scales, Principal (29)
Al and Pat Smith Endowed Chair
Lori Scales, Associate Principal (25)
Krunoslav Kupresanin (19)
Gregory Faught (1)
Jose Saavedra (6)
Senon Cabrera (1)
FLUTE
Mark Trimble, Principal (18)
Chao Wang (11)
Jessica Schury Peckham (1)
Ginger Denney (20)
PICCOLO
Jessica Schury Peckham (1)
OBOE
Kathleen Carter Bell, Principal (2)
Karen Takacs (18)
CLARINET
Doug Storey, Principal (39)
Benjamin Cruz (3)
Jim Laughlin (37)
BASS CLARINET
Jim Laughlin (37)
BASSOON
Conor Bell, Principal (4)
Tom and Doris Nichols Endowed Chair
In Memory of Laura Marie Nichols
Keliang Li (2)
Sarah Wildey-Richmond (12)
CONTRABASSOON
Sarah Wildey-Richmond (12)
SAXOPHONE
Jim Laughlin (37)
HORN
Guglielmo Manfredi, Principal (16)
Anonymous Endowed Chair
Mike Ellis (40)
Ben Korzelius (4)
Kellie Bartley (19)
TRUMPET
William Takacs, Principal (25)
David Lough (18)
TROMBONE
Benjamin Hahn, Principal (2)
Joel Grizzelle (8)
TUBA
Jeremy Lewis, Principal (18)
TIMPANI
Christopher Mehrafshan, Principal (5)
PERCUSSION
Ryan Boehme, Principal (2)
Eric Rath (18) +
Chloe Phillips (1)
Susan Martin Tariq (42)
HARP
Rachel Mazzucco, Principal (13)
PIANO/CELESTE
James Rauscher, Principal (46)
