Musicians
Our talented musicians come from the across the Southeast to experience music together with our community.
First Violin
Leonid Yanovskiy
Concertmaster
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild Chair
Petra Bubanja
Associate Concertmaster
Enen Yu
Concertmaster
Pensacola Opera Productions
- Edward Charity
- Ken Davis
- Burcu Goker
- Nicholas Hatt
- Molly Hollingsworth
- Gosia Leska
- Hannah MacLean
- Natasha Marsalli
- Tania Moldovan
- Maeanna Naffe
- Sarah Yen
Second Violin
Grace Kim
Principal
- Brian Brown
- Juliana Gaviria
- Ellen Grant
- Joe Ortiguera
- Ayumi Peek
- Alejandro Romero
- Megan Sahely
- Barbara Withers
- Nathan Witter
Viola
Michael Fernandez
Acting Principal
Marion Viccars Chair
- Victor Andzulis
- Rossana Cauti
- Courtney Grant
- Daniela Pardo
- Dave Rebeck
Cello
Aleksandra Pereverzeva
Principal
Helen N. Williams Chair
Jose Sunderland
Litvak Family Chair
- Chun-hsin Chang
- Juan Jose Gutierrez
- Paul Hanceri
- Daniel Martinez
- Ryan Snapp
Bass
Taylor Hollyer
Principal
- Andrew Chilcote
- Samuel Dahmer
- John Palensky
- Ernie Szugyi
- Doug Therrien
Flute
Stephanie Riegle
Principal
Bethany Witter Wood
Gay and Bruce Burrows Chair
Sarah Jane Young
Mary Elizabeth Patterson Chair
Piccolo
- Sarah Jane Young
Oboe
Matt Fossa
Principal
Margaret Cracchiolo
Bobby and Suzanne Kahn Chair
- Rebecca Mindock
- Jillian Camwell
English Horn
- Margaret Cracchiolo
Clarinet
Richard Jernigan
Principal
- Newell Hutchinson
- Kim Whaley
- Melissa Turner
E Flat Clarinet
- Newell Hutchinson
Bass Clarinet
- Kim Whaley
- Melissa Turner
Bassoon
Jeff Keesecker
Principal
Paul W. Runge and Phyllis G. Runge Chair
- Abigail Walker
- Richard Hopkins
- Kristina Nelson
Horn
Jacquelyn Adams
Principal
Claudio Torres, Jr. M.D. Chair
- Jodi Graham Wood
- Stuart Kinney
- Tony Chiarito
- James Baker
- Josiah Bullach
Trumpet
Dale Riegle
Principal
Marea Jo Milner Chair
Jonathan Martin
Ned and Jan Mayo Chair
- Tom Savage
- Mike Huff
Trombone
Bret Barrow
Principal
Dona and Milton Usry Chair
- Don Snowden
- Joshua Bledsoe
Bass Trombone
- Wess Hillman
Tuba
Mike Mason
Principal
Timpani
Laura Noah
Principal
Percussion
Jordan Wood
Principal
- Adam Blackstock
- Matt Greenwood
- Pete Krostag
Harp
Katie Ott
Principal
- Rebekah Atkinson
Piano
Tina Buran
Principal
- Blake Riley
Auditions
Interested in sharing your love of music by playing with the orchestra? Learn more about our auditions, which occur twice annually.
Beyond the Stage
Our musicians join with key community partners in providing meaningful musical experiences during every stage of life. From an introduction to music through an instrument petting zoo to the comfort of music in a healthcare setting, these recurring experiences foster encouragement, joy, and connections in key moments.
