Meet the Wichita Symphony

Daniel Hege


MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
Jean and Willard Garvey Endowed Chair

Meet ALL our Artistic Leaders

Violin

Holly Mulcahy
Holly Mulcahy
Concertmaster,
S.M. and Laura H. Brown Charitable Trust Endowed Chair

Member since 2019

Coffee lover, hiker, & fan of movie soundtracks. Besides my concertmaster job, I perform as soloist around the country and run a nonprofit.

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Timothy Jones
Timothy Jones
Associate Concertmaster,
Bobbie and Marvin Bastian Endowed Chair

Member since 2018

I also played in the WSO from 2005-2010 before graduate studies in California and Brazil. I love hiking and I study cosmology and vigesimal math.

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Nancy Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Principal, Violin II

Member since 2000

I also teach at Bethel College, and perform with Dominique Corbeil in our duo, Nova Deco. I also golf, conduct a choir, and mow my 5 acres!

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Dominique Corbeil
Dominique Corbeil

Member since 2003

Laura Hammes Black
Laura Hammes Black

Member since 1986

I have been playing violin since 5th grade, went to college in MI and IN, and now play and teach in Wichita. I also have cats and dogs.

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Fiona Brickey
Fiona Brickey

Member since 2019

Great to be back for another year of music making with the WSO!

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Virginia Brungardt
Virginia Brungardt

Member since 2019

Hannah Cartwright
Hannah Cartwright

Member since 2022

I am from Wichita and now live in Chicago where I teach and freelance. I have degrees from DePaul & NYU. This is my 1st season with the WSO!

Shelley Closson
Shelley Closson

Member since 1974

A Wichita Symphony violinist for 40+ years, I've taught music, and worked in marketing and communications. Look for me in my garden today!

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Cindy Dantic-Watson
Cindy Dantic-Watson

Member since 1992

I've been a member of the Wichita Symphony for 26 years. I also play in the Music Theatre Wichita orchestra during the summers, and have 45 students in my private studio.

Michelle Gawith
Michelle Gawith

Member since 2021

New to the WSO, photo pending!

Linette Gordon
Linette Gordon

Member since 2002

I grew up in Wichita, and began violin at age 5. I enjoy teaching, from beginners to college students. I also love travelling and being with my family.

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Chelley A. Graves
Chelley A. Graves

Member since 1988

This is my 34th season playing with the WSO! I love teaching, playing with my church orchestra at Central Community and painting.

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Joan Griffing
Joan Griffing

Member since 2019

I have played in orchestras and music festivals in Virginia and North Carolina for many years.

Ho Man Lee
Ho Man Lee

Member since 2018

Born in Hong Kong, currently residing in Kansas City after graduating from University of Missouri - Kansas City with M.M. degree.

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Judy Naillon
Judy Naillon

Member since 2004

I'm a wife, mom, author, and wedding musician. I have a large studio of Violin/Piano students and am VP of Musician's Union Local #297.

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Joan  Pfaff
Joan Pfaff

Member since 1986

Happily transplanted from the San Francisco bay area to Wichita. Alumna to Indiana University and Wichita State, I also enjoy chamber music and hiking vacations in the mountains.

Marta Agnieszka Prugar-James
Marta Agnieszka Prugar-James

Member since 2008

I also perform light classical/ jazz with my husband, David, in our group "Clazzy", teach violin, and travel. Goal is to see all states!

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Landon Roy
Landon Roy

Member since 2021

New to the WSO, photo pending!

Ann Samuelson
Ann Samuelson

Member since 2019

Rebecca Schloneger
Rebecca Schloneger

Member since 2002

Rebecca Schloneger has played with Wichita Symphony since 2002 and is currently a middle school orchestra teacher.

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Elizabeth Wallace
Elizabeth Wallace

Member since 2017

I live in College Hill with my husband and two daughters, and serve as Director of the WSU Suzuki Academy.

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Nancy Woodruff
Nancy Woodruff

Member since 2005

In my "other life" I am a Physical Therapist for Advanced Physical Therapy of Newton. I have one husband, two cats, and three kids. I Love Love the WSO!

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Viola

Catherine Consiglio
Catherine Consiglio
Principal,
Larry and Anita Jones
Endowed Chair

Member since 1989

Catherine is thrilled to play her 33rd season with the fabulous WSO! catherineconsiglioviola.com

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Emily Baldridge
Emily Baldridge

Member since 1994

I love to play my viola. When I am not playing viola I am hard at work on silver smithing and sewing. I have two standard poodles, my boys.

Rosemarie Barney
Rosemarie Barney

Member since 2014

I have been a proud violist for 18 years. I love working with the youth at my church and in my spare time I enjoy photography and sewing.

Kay N. Buskirk
Kay N. Buskirk

Member since 1983

I teach at Friends University and Bethel College.

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Ricardo Cavalcante de Oliveira
Ricardo Cavalcante de Oliveira

Member since 2019

I am from Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. I’ve been playing for 13 years. I love dogs, drinking coffee, playing video games, and traveling.

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Cynthia Cook
Cynthia Cook

Member since 1983

I'm a private viola teacher as well as contractor for Musical Elegance, string groups for all occasions.

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Kristen Smaglik
Kristen Smaglik

Member since 1999

I am originally from Kansas City and hold two degrees from Wichita State. I also work in the loan department at Golden Plains Credit Union.

Cello

Leonid Shukaev
Leonid Shukaev
Principal,
Lois Kay Walls Foundation Endowed Chair

Member since 2015

Camille Burrow
Camille Burrow

Member since 1973

I teach orchestra at Allison Middle School, and have enjoyed playing with Music Theatre Wichita since 1980. I also love playing with string quartet pals all over fabulous Wichita!

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Tiffany Bell Rhodes
Tiffany Bell Rhodes

Member since 2012

Recent transplant from Kansas City, and loving living in Wichita. I enjoy cooking and reading and playing music.

Patricia K. Hart
Patricia K. Hart

Member since 1982

My mother started my playing the cello at age five. I am proud to be have been a Wichita State alumnus and an educator for 32 years with the USD 259.

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Quinn Lake
Quinn Lake

Member since 2004

I'm equally passionate about playing and teaching cello. I also love gardening, yoga, my 16-lb cat, and soon I will have visited all 50 states!

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Laura Martinez
Laura Martinez

Member since 2001

I'm a 19-year WSO member and private cello teacher. If my cello's not in hand, you'll find me in the garden or the kitchen with my kids!

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Susan Mayo
Susan Mayo

Member since 1983

I have played in the WSO a long time! I teach at Emporia State and play in a variety of different musical groups with my friends.

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Double Bass

Mark Foley
Mark Foley
Principal

Member since 1989

Mark Foley is Professor of Bass, Jazz and Audio Production at Wichita State University. Listen for his commentary on KMUW Radio.

Landon Bartel
Landon Bartel

Member since 2022

Excited for my first full season with the WSO! When not playing music you can find me bartending or out playing disc golf.

Eric Crawford
Eric Crawford

Member since 1998

When not playing the bass with the WSO, you can find me directing orchestras at East High School or the WYSO Repertory Orchestra!

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Marcia Hatfield
Marcia Hatfield

Member since 1988

I am an orchestra teacher in Maize. I also teach private lessons. In my spare time, I like to play the ukulele and watch movies.

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Kathy Luttrell
Kathy Luttrell

Member since 1995

I am a Wichita State grad and part time office assistant. Cooking is a favorite pastime. I love being with my husband and four active teens!

Kirsten Moler
Kirsten Moler

Member since 2003

I started bass at age 9. It took me to Wichita State, where I met my husband. I now teach lessons from home and raise our three girls.

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Flute

Carmen A. Lemoine
Carmen A. Lemoine
Principal,
Mitchell A. Berman Endowed Chair

Member since 2017

I am the proud flute professor at WSU and thrilled to play in WSO! I like to watch British murder mysteries, drink wine, and pet your cat.

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Christina Webster
Christina Webster

Member since 2008

I've been a flutist for over 20 years and I teach at Pittsburg State University. Aside from music, I enjoy yoga, cooking, and tennis.

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Chastity Pawloski
Chastity Pawloski
Piccolo

Member since 2012

I am a homeschool mama and hometown girl. I enjoy hanging out with my family, friends, and numerous pets.

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Oboe

Kristin Weber
Kristin Weber
Principal

Member since 2018

Just finished my doctorate from CU Boulder! I also hold positions in Tulsa, AR, & CO. I love dogs, hiking, painting & traveling!

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Grace Stringfellow
Grace Stringfellow

Member since 2022

Cindy C. Thompson
Cindy C. Thompson

Member since 1981

Oboe instructor at Bethel College and Friends University.

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Lindsay Wiley
Lindsay Wiley
English Horn

Member since 2019

I'm an Omaha-based oboe/English Horn troubadour! I love traveling from the WSO to Indiana and in-between...no wonder I also love coffee and naps!

Clarinet

Rachelle Goter
Rachelle Goter

Member since 2012

I am the clarinet professor at Wichita State and the proud mom of three teens! I love people, comedy, dr. pepper, teaching, and stickers.

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Bassoon

Zachary Hague
Zachary Hague
Principal

Member since 2016

Maya Grossman
Maya Grossman

Member since 2021

New to the WSO, photo pending!

Merrilee Tuinstra
Merrilee Tuinstra
Contrabassoon

Member since 1989

A transplanted (single) Badger and Packer fan from the great state of WI. I have two Great Pyrenees. They are my life and run my life!

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Angela Hull
Angela Hull

Member since 2000

I taught music for 6 years. I'm now a mom to three amazing kids and one fluffy golden doodle. I'm a Wichita State grad and have taught privately for 19 years.

Saxophone

James Pisano
James Pisano
Principal

Member since 2018

French Horn

Jeb Michel Wallace
Jeb Michel Wallace
Principal

Member since 2016

Jeb Wallace serves as Associate Professor of Horn at WSU. He lives in College Hill with his wife and three daughters.

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Tyler William Tuncy
Tyler William Tuncy

Member since 2022

Sean Yee McLendon
Sean Yee McLendon

Member since 2022

Jacob Rensink
Jacob Rensink
Third Horn

Member since 2018

I love to try new things! I enjoy rock climbing in my free time, as well as anything that keeps me active. Cat dad and big beer nerd.

Benjamin Bacni
Benjamin Bacni
Fourth Horn

Member since 2019

Based in Kansas City, MO, I devote my time between freelancing, at home baking, and coffee!

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Trumpet

David Hunsicker
David Hunsicker
Principal,
Daniel J. and Shoko Kato Sevart Endowed Chair

Member since 2012

David is principal trumpet of the WSO and the Lancaster Festival, Associate Professor of Trumpet at WSU, and the inventor of the Gapper®.

William Berue
William Berue

Member since 2022

I am currently pursuing my MM in Trumpet Performance at WSU. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Sara, and my cat, Stella.

Dana Hamant
Dana Hamant

Member since 1989

Retired band director who retired from the Wichita Public Schools in 2012 and Friends University 2019.

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Gray Bishop
Gray Bishop

Member since 1982

A Wichita State grad, I have been an active teacher and performer since 1979. I teach in Derby, play for MTW and Blue Eyed Soul.

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Trombone

Brent Mead
Brent Mead
Principal

Member since 2018

I am a trombonist & teacher who loves discussing books, leadership, & pedagogy. I enjoy cooking and watching TV with my wife & dog.

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Matt Blauer
Matt Blauer

Member since 1994

Musician, husband, and father sum me up. I currently teach at WSU and Bethel College and freelance throughout the area. I like the color blue.

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David Muehl
David Muehl
Bass Trombone

Member since 1989

Besides playing in the WSO, I serve on the staff at the WSU College of Fine Arts as Audio Producer and Sound Designer/Advisor for Opera and Musical Theater.

Tuba

Phillip Black
Phillip Black
Principal

Member since 1986

I've been teaching tuba and euphonium at Wichita State since 1986. I also perform with the Wichita Brass Quintet. I do accept a few private students.

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Timpani / Percussion

Gerald Scholl
Gerald Scholl
Principal

Member since 2003

Andy C. Slater
Andy C. Slater

Member since 2013

Andy is an active teacher/performer in the ICT area serving on staff at Butler CC, Friends U, and WSU. Go Pack Go!

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Joe Mikelait
Joe Mikelait

Member since 2013

I started playing percussion in 6th grade. I got my Bachelors Degree in Music from Wichita State. I am a huge video and board game fan.

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I Cheng Che
I Cheng Che

Member since 2021

Originally from Macao, China. I love exploring different styles of music! I also like playing in percussion and chamber group.

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Harp

Jane  Hyde
Jane Hyde
Principal

Member since 1985

Don’t you want to try the harp? I love teaching and we all love playing it. I’d be delighted to introduce you to how it works.

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Keyboard

Drew Doran Crane
Drew Doran Crane
Principal

Member since 2021

Production Staff

Musicians in the First Violin, Second Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass sections rotate seating for each concert and are listed alphabetically (except for the first two and a half stands of first violins and the first stands in other sections).

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