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.

Sinfonia Summer Personnel

First Violins

Second Violins

  • Emily Saathoff, principal
  • Karl Braaten
  • Britanny Quinn
  • Joyce Fishman
  • Mary Alice Hutton
  • Renata Steve

Violas

Cellos

  • Darin Anderson, principal
  • Ruth Marshall
  • Sharon Mautner Rodgers

Bass

  • Charles Block

Flute

  • Bethany Summersgill

Oboes

  • Sarah Boyle Carmack, principal
  • Merilee Klemp

Clarinet

Bassoon

  • Alexandra Berndt

French Horns

Trumpet

  • Christopher Volpe

Percussion

  • Eric Barsness
  • Josh Walshtrom

Graphic Artist

  • Charles Krenner

Composer

Composer and Arranger

Artistic Director