Some of our region’s very best professional musicians perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia. Most have earned masters degrees or the equivalent from major universities and conservatories, such as the St. Petersburg (Russia) Conservatory, the Juilliard School, Indiana University’s School of Music, and the Rice University Music School. Many can be found teaching in area colleges, and nearly all have prestigious private teaching studios.
First Violins
- Julia Persitz, concertmaster
- Susan Crawford
- Alastair Brown
- Elise Parker
- Angela Hanson
- Claire Loudon
Second Violins
- Emily Saathoff, principal
- Karl Braaten
- Charles Krenner
- Kseniya Khvaschchynskaya
Violas
- Elizabeth Cregan, principal
- Nanette Goldman
- Laurel Browne
Cellos
- Diane Tremaine, principal
- William Goldman
- Darin Anderson
Bass
- Charles Block
Flute
- Catherine Ramirez
Oboes
- Sarah Carmack, principal
- Merilee Klemp
Clarinet
Bassoon
- Laurie Merz
French Horns
- Charles Hodgson, principal
- Rebecca Jyrkas
Trumpet
- Christopher Volpe
Percussion
Soloist for Music in the Schools
Artistic Director