Our Musicians

Drawn from over 50 esteemed institutions in Kendall Square and its vicinity, our musicians represent a diverse tapestry of corporate, academic, and professional backgrounds.


Listed by section in alphabetical order by last name

Woodwinds

  • Patricia De Andres-Dust
    Patrick Kane
    Rosa Kleinman
    Caroline Sartain
    Deborah Stone

  • Joel Bard, principal
    Ziqiang Guan
    Hannah Staudinger

  • Joel Bard
    Hannah Staudinger

  • Josh Redman
    Chris Stathis
    Holly Zheng

  • Christopher Lee
    Narissa Smogor
    Doug Wilkins

Brass

  • Evan Browning
    Eric Miller
    Evan Parrish
    William Prince
    Valerie Tassinari
    Joseph Venezia

  • Sina Mohammadi
    Graydon Moorhead
    Gavin Piester
    Jame Sun

  • Sabrina Azinheira
    Jamie Kmak

  • Diego Galiano del Toro
    Mark Versavel

  • Tim Shepard

Strings

  • Jiming Chen

    Celia Courtright

    Alexis Duggan

    Hannah Greene

    Alex Hirsch

    Christine Ko

    Mariel Lambrukos

    Sean Lee

    Yoonhee Lee, concertmaster

    Lukas Peraza

    Eric Rosenquist

    Rina Sojli

    Ishmael Stefanov-Wagner

    Santino Stropoli

    Rohan Pinto

    Ebru Uzun

  • Gabriel Pérez Casado

    Logan Chin

    Margaret Chuang

    Matthew Costales

    Haekyung Ju

    Xiaoxiao Liu

    Ivonne Luna

    Jenivee Shih

    Molly Smith

    Elena Spencer

    Acadia Thielking

    Leo Torrente

    Jorge Villeda

    Katie Worringer

    Yuping Xiao

    Seanna Yoon

  • Jacob Brady

    Renee Chan

    Njord Fossnes, principal

    Maggie Gaus

    Tyler Huff

    Raymond Kwan

    Denise Kwok

    Jackie Meyer

    Eliza Price

    Victoria Suha

    Maddy Yeh

  • Alan Toda-Ambaras, principal

    John Anderson

    Anna Bailey

    Ethan Chung

    Natasha Kablaoui

    Steven Lu

    Sam Marder

    Erin Rousseau

    Catherine Santrock

    Leina Xu

    Margaret Zhang

  • Andrea Belanger

    Johnny DeMartino, principal

    Andrew Hazerjian

    Ray Lesser

    Wes Britton

Interested in becoming a member?

Kendall Square Orchestra holds virtual open auditions on an annual basis prior to the start of each season.

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2023-24 SEASON ARE NOW CLOSED.

Please reach out to Andy Wilds at a.wilds@kendallsquareorchestra.org for more information about joining the orchestra.

Our Values

MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

Join a distinguished collective of musicians who strive for the highest level of artistic excellence.

Our orchestra is revered for its ability to deliver outstanding performances that leave a lasting impact on audiences.

DIVERSE REPERTOIRE

Engage in a diverse repertoire that spans a wide range of musical genres, from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions.

Our commitment to artistic diversity ensures a fulfilling and dynamic experience for everyone.

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Immerse yourself in a professional and supportive community, where your talents will be nurtured and your musical growth will flourish.

We offer a platform for artistic exploration and collaboration, allowing you to reach new heights in your musical journey.

MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE

Benefit from the guidance of our esteemed conductor and experienced section leaders.

They will provide invaluable insights and assist in your artistic development, helping you refine your skills and reach your full potential.

INSPIRING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES

Showcase your talent through captivating performances that will be shared with a global audience. As a member of the Kendall Square Orchestra, you will have the opportunity to perform at esteemed venues such as Boston’s Symphony Hall and to create unforgettable musical moments, leaving a lasting impression on both your fellow musicians and our enthusiastic audiences.

Our orchestra plays a vital role in facilitating events that bring together stakeholders from the patient, medical, and industry communities, supporting advancements in the treatment of challenging diseases. By participating in K²O, you become an integral part of this noble cause, utilizing music as a catalyst for progress and healing.

K²O MEMBERS AREA (Private)

The K²O Member Area is updated regularly contains:

  • Downloadable parts of all music

  • Season calendar and youtube reference links to music

  • Roster and Seatings/Assignments

  • Members Handbook and much more!

If you need to log into the member area and have forgotten or lost the password, please contact K²O operations manager, Andy Wilds: a.wilds@kendallsquareorchestra.org