GFO Musicians
Meet the GFO Musicians: Passionate Professionals Committed to Enriching St. Louis Through Music
Our talented orchestra members come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of skills to our stage. Many are dedicated music educators inspiring the next generation, while others are lifelong musicians who pour their hearts into their craft simply because they love playing. All share a common goal: to spread the joy and power of classical music throughout our community.
Year after year, these committed artists perform with the Gateway Festival Orchestra during our joyful summer concerts and local events—making beautiful music accessible and welcoming for everyone. Below is a list of these extraordinary musicians, each dedicated to enriching the lives of St. Louisans through the universal language of music.
Meet the GFO Musicians: Passionate Professionals Committed to Enriching St. Louis Through Music
Our talented orchestra members come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of skills to our stage. Many are dedicated music educators inspiring the next generation, while others are lifelong musicians who pour their hearts into their craft simply because they love playing. All share a common goal: to spread the joy and power of classical music throughout our community.
Year after year, these committed artists perform with the Gateway Festival Orchestra during our joyful summer concerts and local events—making beautiful music accessible and welcoming for everyone. Below is a list of these extraordinary musicians, each dedicated to enriching the lives of St. Louisans through the universal language of music.
Violin
Jessica Platt, Concertmaster
Mary Sweetin, Principal
Brad Besand
John Brighton
Jason Bryles
Sarah Couvion
Nancy Daby
Brian Elder
Marilyn Park Ellington
Hannah Frey
Ann Hirschl
Carl Hoff
Marilyn Humiston
Ludmila Kaymakanova
Hollis McCormick
Twinda Murry
Philip Tinge
Ra’Geen Washington
Tom Winter
Elizabeth Zenk
Viola
Jennifer Goodman, Principal
Noel Burke
John Meurer
Amy Pennington
Linda Rekas
Lisa Sinden-Gottfried
Cello
Fariga Drayton- Conway, Principal
Devin Allen
Brennan Bukaty
Jacqueline Hoffman
Gary Lee
Angelina McLaughlin-Heil
Hannah Silverman
Bass
Anita Hagerman, Principal
Vince Clark
Joe Paule
Flute
Maggie McCallie, Principal
Dianne Kirkland
Flute/Piccolo
Paula Bernhardt
Oboe
Eileen Burke, Principal
Oboe/English Horn
Cathleen Woelbling Paul
Clarinet
Kelly Austermann, Principal
Sarah Burk
Kelle Sutton
Bass Clarinet
Linda Phipps
Bassoon
Robert Carter, Principal
Daniel Shavers
Horn
John Thomas, Principal
TJ Abernathy
Matthew Geary
Sara Giovanelli
Glenda Kurtz
Trumpet
Mary Weber, Principal
Dallas Blair
Tom Bruce
Wesley Campbell
Spencer Dunlap
Trombone
Matt Fredrickson, Principal
Eddie Clark
Robert Settle
Tuba
Jeremy Knutson
Ethan Pennycuick
Timpani
Paul Brumleve
Percussion
Joe Kurtz
Joe Pastor
Alex Reyna
Joe Weber
Carley Yanuck
Harp
Colleen Stumbo
Piano
Jim Owens
Guitar
Steve Schenkel
Personnel Manager
Deberah Haferkamp
Violin
Jessica Platt,
Concertmaster
Carl Hoff,
Concertmaster
Mary Sweetin, Principal
Brad Besand
John Brighton
Jason Bryles
Sarah Couvion
Nancy Daby
Michelle DeFabio
Brian Elder
Marilyn Park Ellington
Jennifer Goodman
Ann Hirschl
Marilyn Humiston
Ludmila Kaymakanova
Hollis McCormick
Twinda Murry
Philip Tinge
Ra’Geen Washington
Tom Winter
Elizabeth Zenk
Viola
Linda Rekas, Principal
Noel Burke
John Meurer
Amy Pennington
Monet Royal
Lisa Sinden-Gottfried
Steve Wamsley
Cello
Fariga Drayton Conway, Principal
Devin Allen
Brennan Bukaty
Jacqueline Hoffman
Gary Lee
Hannah Silverman
Bass
Anita Hagerman
Jennifer Husky
Joe Paule Jr.
Flute 1 Maggie McCallie
Flute 2 Dianne Kirkland
Flute/Piccolo Paula Bernhardt
Oboe 1 Eileen Burke
Oboe 2/English Horn Cathy Woelbling-Paul
Clarinet 1 Kelly Austermann
Clarinet 2 Sarah Burk
Bass Clarinet Mary Bryant
Bassoon 1 Robert Carter
Bassoon 2 Mark Lauer
Bassoon 2 Daniel Shavers
Contra Bassoon Daniel Shavers
French Horn 1 John Thomas
French Horn 2 Matt Geary
French Horn 3 Sara Giovanelli
French Horn 4 Glenda Kurtz
Trumpet 1, 2 Tom Bruce
Trumpet 1, 2 Spencer Dunlap
Trumpet 3 Dallas Blair
Trombone 1 Matt Fredrickson
Trombone 2 Robert Settle
Trombone 3 Eddie Clark
Tuba
Jeremy Knudtson
Ethan Pennycuick
Timpani Paul Brumleve
Percussion 1 Carley Yanuck
Percussion 2 Joe Kurtz
Percussion 3 Alex Reyna
Keyboard Linda Radick
Personnel Manager
Deberah Haferkamp