Our Musicians
Our orchestra is comprised of talented, dedicated musicians from across Southern Utah and beyond.
Maestro
Lucas Darger
Maestro Lucas Darger leads the Southwest Symphony with clarity, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Under his direction, the symphony has expanded its programming, welcomed world-renowned guest soloists, and deepened its connection to the Southern Utah community he loves.
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Strings
Violin I
Rachael France
Concertmaster
Jessica Platt
Assistant Concertmaster
LuAnne Brown
Kezia Goggia
Ahnalisse Gubler
Saya Hart
Lucinda King
Julia Monson
Amber Morris
Natalie Nelson
Tonya Summers
Megan Taylor
Cassidee Torres
Julie Valadez
Kimberly Warburton
Lacey Young
Violin II
Joie Whittaker
Principal
Drue Ence
Assistant Principal
Andrea Angeles
Makayla Davidson
Camille Gay
Lauren Jess
Kristen Kjar
Jim Laudie
Andrea Luikart
Allen McCandless
NonaMarie Miller
Melanie Nielsen
Bryn Tafoya
Debbie Thornton
Tammy Tremea
Viola
Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca
Principal
Shay Seaich
Assistant Principal
Bethany Ballard
Robert Fawson
Heather King
Kevin Lasnier
April Olsen
Cello
Ka-Wai Yu
Principal
Peter Romney
Assistant Principal
Ethan Allen
Kamille Brooks
Carson Butler
Longo Chu
Joe Duwel
Ann Evans
Sandy Gustaveson
Maryann Oram
Leslie Jack
Debra Vradenburg
Bass
Denise Jones
Principal
Whitney Alvey
Ed Candland
Amy Gardner
Shawn Hanson
Braxton Leavitt
Joshua Monson
Woodwinds
Flute
Katrina Jones
Principal
Cassandra Flinders
Darlene McCauley
Shauna Zitting
Oboe
Rhonda Rhodes
Principal
Marcus Philips
Tami Sillitoe
Clarinet
Melissa Bennion
Principal
Christopher Flinders
Greg Johnston
Bassoon
Shanan Arslanian
Principal
Carolyn Johnston
Brass
Horn
David Lintz
Principal
Randy Bassuener
David Hay
Leslie Lintz
Briana McGary
Tabitha Nygaard
Trumpet
Jared Nicholson
Principal
Austin Benesh
Amy Paterson
Jesse Stay
Chris Taylor
David Torres
Byron Ward
Trombone
Timothy Francis
Principal
Steven Davis
Kirk Jones
David Lanzel
Nate McGary
Jay Nygaard
Tuba
Jim Brickey
Principal
Aaron Staheli
Percussion
Percussion
Sonia Roberts
Assistant Principal
Jesse Barraclough
Dominic Dodge
Monah Fisher
Dustin Hill
Aubrey Wood
Piano & Harp
Harp
Maggie Maxfield
Principal
Savanna Krogh
Piano
Christian Bohnenstengel
Principal
Megan Taylor
Nicole Flinders