ACMS Players Roster

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1	Nickname	Instrument	Playing for...	Town	Interested in:	Ensemble experience:
2	Sachi R	Violin	37 yrs	Falls Church 22042	Sightreading with friends for fun	4 yrs
3	Jocelyn I	Viola	20 years	Bristol, UK	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	Numerous groups over the years covering a variety of repertoire
4	Ralph B	Cello	56 yrs	Alexandria 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	Have played in quartets and small ensembles on and off since I was a teenager
5	Carol S	Viola, Violin, Mandolin	20 years	Arlington, 22203	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	40 years plus playing in ensembles from duet through full orchestra and everything in between
6	Brendan S	Violin	42 years	Wilmington NC	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Extensive
7	Alisha C	Clarinet	40 years	Alexandria 22312	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have been playing in small ensembles since college for more than 30 years including large and small ensembles with winds and strings. Currently, I play regularly with a woodwind quintet and sit on the board of a chamber orchestra that also performs chamber music concerts. I started a chamber music series in the 90s when I was a member of the Annandale Symphony featuring members of the orchestra's string and wind sections. Additionally, I perform jazz and classical music with a pianist and participate in jam sessions with a rhythm section.
8	Amy K	Viola	40 years	Alexandria 22302	I play with a quintet and we are interested in playing at your October 8 concert	Played with quartet in NOVA orchestra (one semester) ; currently playing with quintet
9	James S	Cello	17 years	Vienna, 22180	Playing in small concerts, Performing a clarinet quintet we've been working on.
10	Beth L	Violin	50 years	22031	Sightreading with friends for fun	Have played in ensembles, chamber orchestras before
11	Paula D	violin	59 yrs	Burke 22015	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	4 years in college adhoc groups; currently: 4 years string orchestra, 2 years quintet
12	Dennis O	Viola	20 years	Falls church 22042	Playing with more experienced musicians	Learning every time I played
13	Sarah F	Cello	20+ years	Springfield 22153	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts
14	Michelle K	Piano	55 years	Alexandria 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	50 years ago I had lots of experience accompanying and playing in small ensembles at Yale and at the Aspen and Norfolk Music Festivals. After a hiatus of 20 years, I started playing the piano again 3 years ago.
15	Michael R	Viola	50+ years	Alexandria 22304	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	Not much since college (40 years ago), primary experience is large and (sometimes) small orchestras.
16	Kimberly J	String Bass	42 Years	Clinton, MD 20735	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Many years of experience
17	Tina T	Violin	52 years	Burke, 22015	Working on pieces to play for friends and family
18	Laura P	Clarinet	26 years	Woodbridge	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	not much - maybe 2 years, with steing quartets or in wind quintets
19	Erin R	Violin	34 years	ALEXANDRIA 22307	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I've been playing chamber music continuously since I was about 12 and attended a chamber music camp in Vermont. :) Nowadays I play regularly in a string quartet for weddings and private events around the area, but always enjoy playing all of the standard chamber repertoire for fun!
20	Michael C	Viola	10 years	McLean 22102	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	0
21	Simon S	Upright Bass	14+ years	Vienna, VA 22180	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have played in small chamber ensembles, pit ensembles, and in bigger ensemble formats. Though I feel like each ensemble requires a different skill set, I am confident that I would be successful in any ensemble format.
22	Grace S	Cello	23 years	Gainesville 20155	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have played in many small ensembles at various times over the past decade, primarily chamber orchestras, quartets, and duets.
23	Liz B	Viola	14 years	Alexandria 22308	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I've played in various quartets for weddings and historical open houses in Alexandria. I also have played some chamber music throughout high school. I played community chamber music in Nuuk, Greenland for the 2021-2022 season.
24	Lauren S.	Violin	11 years	Alexandria	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	In my school's orchestra we frequently break into small chamber groups and sightread pieces to perform for the rest of the class, and it's a lot of fun. I have also performed in a quartet with Mrs. Ryan and Mr. Brooker for a recital a few years ago.
25	Wendy C	French horn	40 years	Tysons, VA 22102	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have been playing chamber music for over 30 years
26	Lisa F.	Viola	27 years	Arlington, VA 22204	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Some years of chamber orchestra as a youth and some quartet experience as an adult. Most experience playing in large orchestras/symphonies.
27	Katey R.	violin	4th grade-30 years	springfield 22150	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I've had sporadic experiences in small ensembles. usually getting ready for a specific event, like a concert or a wedding.
28	Mary Beth P.	violin	20+	Annandale, VA 22003	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	quartets, trios, duets for church and for fun
29	Grace W	Viola	15 years	Falls Church	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I've played in several chamber groups since high school. At university, I've played in: - My friend's Distinguished Music Program senior recital: we played Claude Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp - My senior recital, I played 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op.83 (Bruch, Max) - Chamber ensemble class for 4 years - played in string quartets, string trios, etc. - Was a music director for a student run music group called Kinetic Sound for several years and directed several chamber groups in preparation for bi-annual concerts. - Baroque Orchestra - played on a baroque viola - Played several string quartet wedding gigs with friends
30	Penny L.	Piano	26 years	20008	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I am new to this
31	David L	Double Bass	15 years	21044	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	none
32	Emma T	Violin	15 years	Alexandria, 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I've played in orchestras since middle school, high school, college, and have played in community orchestras since. I also play with the NOVA Symphony Orchestra.
33	Josephine L	Violin	25 years	Fairfax, 22032	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I was a music ed major in college and played in several quartets and larger ensembles. Since then, I’ve done lots of wedding gigs and casual chamber playing.
34	Faith D	violin	46 years	arlington 22205	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	beginner quartet/ensemble about 2 years many years ago
35	Toni M	Violin; also piano, flute, guitar	40+	22206	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Composing Chamber Music	I have played for two seasons with Arlington Concert Orchestra, piano and violin performances in Church and recitals with Mason Arts Academy
36	Kaye E	Violin	20 years	Fairfax 22030	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Started playing in small ensembles since middle school. Played in high school and college with various groups. Played with piano trio for a year post college
37	Abby M.	violin	15 years or so, but haven’t played in the last few years.	Washington, D.C. 20010	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I played in youth orchestras and symphonies from ages 10 through 21. I also played in chamber groups of quartets and quintets at summer camps and after school with friends. Since covid hit, I have not played, but am really excited about getting involved again.
38	Melissa S	Cello	31 years	22079	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	4 years
39	King W	Oboe/English Horn	50 years	Alexandria 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Duets, Trios, WW Quintets, Chamber ensembles/orchestras, full symphony orchestra. Decades of amateur and semi-professional groups
40	Cindy N	Piano	52 years	Fairfax 22031	Sightreading with friends for fun	Extensive experience as accompanist when younger (mostly with strings and voices). Took a long break from serious playing, but wish to return to collaborations.
41	Jack B	Viola	8 years	Alexandria, 22310	Playing with more experienced musicians	I have preformed and scored well at several "solo & ensembles" throughout my childhood, playing with friends, however, I could use the experience because almost all of my playing is either solo or with an entire orchestra.
42	James S	Clarinet	Childhood	Arlington 22207	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Playing in woodwind quintets	Woodwind quintet - 7 yrs. +
43	Gwyn J.	Flute	I started in 5th grade, and that was a long time ago	Washington, DC 20024	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have an MM in music performance and have been playing woodwind quintets since my undergraduate days, along with any number of combinations of woodwinds and strings. I currently am part of the Morpheus Chamber Players, which is primarily a WW quartet. I also perform with a flute trio (have performed at the National Flute Convention with a flute quartet I helped found, Quaternity). I have also performed regularly with the FMMC in a range of combos and styles.
44	Jackie K.	Violin	37 yrs	22302	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts	Quartet for 4 years in college, NOVA symphony 6 years
45	Anna W.	Violin	35 years	Alexandria 22302	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have played violin professionally for about 20 years in a variety of ensembles. I played in quartets, piano trios, and other chamber groups throughout college. More recently, I was part of a quartet that played weddings and other events. I recently moved to Alexandria and would love to meet other musicians who enjoy playing chamber music!
46	Makayla D.	cello	11 years	Old Town Alexandria, 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have lots of experience playing with small ensembles. In the past, I was part of a cello choir that performed at small venues and farmers markets. I have also played with multiple chamber groups at weddings and fundraisers. Most recently, I played chamber music at Dartmouth College for 4 years. This was a course taught by a coach that met weekly throughout the year.
47	Abi P.	Violin	25 years	Falls Church 22046	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Casually and for small events (fundraisers, small concerts)
48	Arlyn N.	Oboe	2 years, have been a musician for 11	Bristow 20136	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts	I’ve only been in larger ensembles!
49	Mark G	Oboe	6 years	Fairfax and 22030	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I played in small ensembles for Christmas at my high school and played in jazz band.
50	Victoria W.	Piano	50+ years, but have been playing in small groups and ensembles since 2007.	Washington, DC 20005	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Exploring the traditional chamber music repertoire	I was a pianist with a community tango orchestra (16-20 piece) for 5 years, and also played in trios and quartets with local tango musicians for an additional 5 years. This involved weekly rehearsals, annual Tango Music Camp at Reed College, and 6-10 performances per year. The orchestra was a dance band and played arrangements of iconic tango dance recordings of the 1920s-1940s at local social dances and music festivals. The small ensembles played tango arrangements at local music festivals, and private events, including weddings.
51	Felipe H.	Violin/Piano	20 years	Arlington, 22206	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	12 years playing in pit orchestras, wedding ensembles, and non-professional quartets/quintets/octets
52	Tiago S.	Cello	18 years	Sterling 20165	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Played in some quartets and smaller ensembles. Only a few concerts in total in small groups
53	Wendy P	Violin, viola	50 years	Burke, 22015	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	Have frequently played with professional ensembles over the course of my career
54	Julia C	Viola	28 years	Alexandria 22304	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I am a professional musician. Former San Diego Symphony Deutsche Staatsoper, sub at Dallas/Fort Worth/Nashville Symphonies. Currently member of Pershing's Own.
55	Ron P.	violin, viola	years	22213	don't know
56	Erika C.	Violin	20+ years	22003	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I played in a high school chamber orchestra for 2 years. Since college I have played in trios, quartets, and duets a couple times a year.
57	Grace D	Viola	18 years	22041	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	I’ve played in two different ensembles starting 2 years ago
58	Julie T.	Cello	Cello	Fairfax, 22031	Sightreading with friends for fun	Played for a year in a chamber orchestra and quartet in high school.
59	Cate G.	piano	39 years	Manassas, 20112	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Master of Music from CCM, National Finalist MTNA Chamber Music Competition
60	Hailey D	Viola	6 month	22305	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Learning more	6 months, MVCS elementary orchestra
61	Ashley J	Viola	35 years ago	Arlington, 22204	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	I’ve played mostly in a symphony setting. But have spent several years playing in small ensembles and really enjoy the flexibility they offer. And I also really enjoy the string quartet literature.
62	Hua Z	Violin	25 years	22031	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Pretty much all types of ensembles
63	Zachary F.	Cello	22 years	Alexandria, 22309	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have played in many ensembles over the years, been an active chamber musician and contractor for weddings and events, as well as a member of the DeBroff Graduate String Quartet at Duquesne University. I have attended different chamber music intensive sessions while I was in High School in the Greater Pittsburgh area as well.
64	Tanya W.	Violin	32 years	Arlington, 22201	Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts	A few quartet gigs a year (background music) for 20 years, very occasional paid chamber music gigs. I’ve been in orchestras (school then community) for 20 years
65	Nathan R	Clarinet	25 years	Falls Church, 22041	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have 7+ years of experience playing chamber music in many different kinds of chamber ensembles.
66	Hua Z	Violin	25 years	Fairfax 22033	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	All types.
67	Susan K.	Flute, piccolo	50 years	Alexandria 22302	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I frequently play in chamber groups, both coached and uncoached. I recently performed with a wind quartet and have a standing wind trio.
68	Athene B	Oboe	About ten years	22032	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have played in one small ensemble last semester, and that is it.
69	Oliver H	Violin	14 years	Alexandria, 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I had some experience playing chamber music in high school, but nothing recently.
70	Dylan T	Flute/Piccolo	12 years	Alexandria, VA (22312)	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Received awards in excellence in chamber music from the Eastman School of Music, is a musician in the US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, extensive experience playing in wind ensemble and orchestra
71	Virginia E.	Violin	14 years	22305	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Played in quartets and chamber groups throughout middle and high school. Have only played in orchestral groups the past four years.
72	Joan M	violin	50 + Years	Alexandria 22314	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces with others	I have been playing in chamber groups since I graduated from college
73	Olivia H.	Violin	16 years	Falls Church 22046	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have played in chamber ensembles for 11 years, middle school through college. I have performed recitals, on radio, donor events, building dedications, dinners, and banquets.
74	Tom D	Guitar	55	22304	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	Multiple performances, including on stage, at gatherings and more
75	Kolina S	Piano	29 years	Springfield, 22153	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	I have a bachelor's and master's degree in collaborative piano. During both degree programs I played instrumental sonatas with other students (like violin/piano, cello/piano, and flute/piano) and worked with many voice students. During my master's program, I gained more experience playing in piano trios.
76	Cooper K	piano	7 years	22314	Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Chamber music every summer
77	Sabrina M	Oboe	15 years	Woodbridge VA 22193	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians	I have played one time last spring for the Jane Austen society concert at the Lyceum. It was the Arne piece. That was my first and only time in a small ensemble
78	Hohyung Y.	Cello	23	22307	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts	Not much
79	Diego Rodriguez	Viola	30 years	20005 Washington DC	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians
80	Harley R	Double bass	25 years	20171	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians
81	Sam C	Percussion	18 years	Baltimore, MD. 21217	Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Playing professional level concerts	I have been in a flute and percussion duo for two years and a percussion quartet for one year, with years of experience playing with various instruments in grad school
82	YJ P.	Piano	45-years	20151	Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	Full 3-4 movements of Chamber Music Pieces are Available.
83	Austin S.	Saxophone	11 years	Alexandria, 22312	Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians	I have played in saxophone quartet, saxophone sextet, and saxophone ensembles. Most notably, I was a part of the Eastman Saxophone Project, which you can find on YouTube. I played in these ensembles for 5 years.
84	Gwanji Lee	Viola	18	Alexandria, 22314	Playing with more experienced musicians	Over 10 years in small ensembles taught me to read minds as well as music. Playing both violin and viola, I bring double the perspective, seamless adaptability, and a guarantee of zero musical divorces.
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