Without our talented musicians, there would be no Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! Each one is an accomplished and highly trained professional artist in their own right. Together, they create the magic that is a symphony orchestra. We are fortunate to have these dedicated musicians bringing uplifting and inspiring music right to the Hudson Valley.
We are offering a special opportunity to support our musicians through a new Sponsor a Chair Program. Your contribution makes it possible for us to secure these dedicated musicians for the 2024-2025 season. You will become an integral part of the HVSO community when you sponsor a musician’s chair.
As a sponsor, you will receive:
You can sponsor a musician at the following levels:
Thank you for standing with us as we work to revitalize this historic organization. We believe that music and the arts are among the few things that span our cultural differences and bring communities together in meaningful ways. Thank you for being a part of this work.
If you have questions or prefer to donate via phone, please call 845.232.1032
Section Musicians [32 remaining]
First violin: Olga Dusheina, Rachel Handman, Mitsuko Suzuki, Heather Vogel Second violin: Emily Garrison, Emily KalishViola: Elizabeth Handman, Isabella Mensz, Yumi OshimaCello: Aminda Asher, Joanne ChoiBass: Dan MerrimanFlute: Jill Sokol, Amy HershClarinet: Adam Gallob, Larry TietzeBassoon: Harvey Feldman Horn: Matthew Smith, Daniel Salera Trombone: Paul Bellino, Jack Noble Percussion: Matthew Beaumont, Aya Kaminaguchi10 Vacant section positions filled by associate musiciansSponsored Musicians: Nanette Koch, Edith Stratton, Rachel Crozier, Francia Mann, Marla Rathbun, Joel Evans, Michelle Stewart
Assistant Principal [4 remaining]
Second Violin: Uli SpethViola: Gregory WilliamsCello: Erica PickhardtBass: Richard Sosinsky
Principal [15 remaining]
Assistant Concertmaster: Marka YoungViola: [Position Vacant]Cello: Susan SeligmanBass: Phillip HelmOboe: [Position Vacant]Clarinet: Daniel SpitzerBassoon: Jeffrey MarchandHorn: Nicholas CaluoriTrumpet: Terry SzorTrombone: Bradley WardTuba: Ferran Martinez-MiguelTimpani: Michael SingerPercussion: [Position Vacant]Keyboard: Yalin ChiHarp: Frances DuffySponsored Musicians: Marcia Gates, Ji Min Lee
Concertmaster [1 remaining]
Carole Cowan
Conductor's Circle [9 remaining]
Joining the Conductor's Circle helps us secure our esteemed Principal Conductor and Guest Conductors for the season.
Please let us know if there is a specific musician or instrument you would like to sponsor. We will do our best to pair you. We will reach out by email to confirm your selection or propose an alternative.
Thank you!
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