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Our Musicians
Musicians of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 2024-2025 Season Roster
* Denotes Musician on leave during the 2024-2025 season.
Music Director
Music Director
Conductor
ISO Associate Conductor and ISYO Conductor
Violin I
First Assistant Concertmaster
Sponsored by John & Jan Wohlwend
Second Assistant Concertmaster
Sponsored by Ms. Sandra Bellatti
Sponsored by Paul & Sandra Harmon
Sponsored by Susie Shackleton & Pat Dennis
Violin II
Principal
Sponsored by Drs. Jerry & Ann Joseph
Sponsored by Dennis & Marilyn Lawler
Sponsored by Don & Sherri Ramsey
Sponsored by Leroy Wehrle & Vonnie Hinesley
Viola
Principal
Sponsored by William R. Zimmer, M.D.
Sponsored by Mark & Julie Staley
Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Richard T. McDaniel
Cello
Associate Principal
Sponsored by Kathy Hoffmann
Sponsored by Ed & Kate Harris
Bass
Associate Principal
Sponsored by Alan & Martz Stutz
Sponsored by Sue & Jim O'Neal
Flute
Sponsored by Kathy & Milt Sees
Oboe
Principal
Sponsored by Leroy Wehrle & Vonnie Hinesley
English Horn
Clarinet
Principal
Sponsored by Ken & Laura Berk
Sponsored by Phares O'Daffer
Bassoon
Contrabassoon
Sponsored by Carolyn & Duane Yockey
Horn
Sponsored by J. Anthony Nelson
Sponsored by Dr. Patricia & Mr. Randall Rushing
Assistant/Utility Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Principal
Sponsored by Jerry & Carole Ringer
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion
Sponsored by Dr. Victoria Nichols-Johnson
Harp
Keyboard
Principal Keyboard
Stage Manager
Sponsored by Dr. Judith Everson
Librarian
Sponsored by Dr. Patricia & Mr. Randall Rushing
Assistant Librarian