Principal
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Robyn Bollinger
Marguerite Deslippe* Laurie Goldman*
Rachel Harding Klaus*
Eun Park Lee*
Nancy Schlichting and Pam Theisen Chair
Adrienne Rönmark*
William and Story John Chair
Laura Soto*
Greg Staples*
Mingzhao Zhou*
SECOND VIOLIN
Jiamin Wang PRINCIPAL
The Devereaux Family Chair
Adam Stepniewski
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Connor Chaikowsky*
Will Haapaniemi*
David and Valerie McCammon Chairs
Hae Jeong Heidi Han*
David and Valerie McCammon Chairs
Sheryl Hwangbo Yu*
Sujin Lim*
Tianyu Liu*
Yu-Ming Ma*
Hong-Yi Mo *
Marian Tănău*
Alexander Volkov*
Jing Zhang*
VIOLA
Eric Nowlin
PRINCIPAL
Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. Chair
James VanValkenburg
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Janet and Norm Ankers Chair
Caroline Coade
Henry and Patricia Nickol Chair
Mike Chen*
Glenn Mellow*
Hang Su*
Han Zheng*
CELLO
Wei Yu PRINCIPAL
OPEN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Dorothy and Herbert Graebner Chair
Robert Bergman*
Jeremy Crosmer*
Victor and Gale Girolami Chair
David LeDoux*
Peter McCaffrey*
Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Chair
Úna O’Riordan*
Mary Ann and Robert Gorlin Chair
Cole Randolph*
Mary Lee Gwizdala Chair
BASS
Kevin Brown PRINCIPAL
Van Dusen Family Chair
Stephen Molina
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Renato and Elizabeth Jamett Chair
Christopher Hamlen*
Peter Hatch*
Vincent Luciano*
Brandon Mason^
HARP
Alyssa Katahara PRINCIPAL
Winifred E. Polk Chair
FLUTE
Hannah Hammel Maser
PRINCIPAL
Alan J. and Sue Kaufman and Family Chair
Emily Bieker
ACTING SECOND FLUTE
Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair
Amanda Blaikie
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Bernard and Eleanor Robertson Chair
Lily Josefsberg
PICCOLO
Lily Josefsberg
OBOE
Alexander Kinmonth
PRINCIPAL
Jack A. and Aviva Robinson Chair
Erik Andrusyak
Sarah Lewis
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Monica Fosnaugh
Donovan Bown§
ENGLISH HORN
Monica Fosnaugh
CLARINET Ralph Skiano PRINCIPAL
Robert B. Semple Chair
Kamalia Freyling
ACTING SECOND CLARINET
Jack Walters
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PVS Chemicals Inc./
Jim and Ann Nicholson Chair
Shannon Orme
Triniti Rives§
E-FLAT CLARINET
Jack Walters
BASS CLARINET
Shannon Orme
Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Chair
BASSOON
Conrad Cornelison
PRINCIPAL
Byron and Dorothy Gerson Chair
Cornelia Sommer
Ryan Turano
CONTRABASSOON
Ryan Turano
HORN
Edmund Rollett
PRINCIPAL HORN
David and Christine Provost Chair
Helen Wargelin
Scott Strong
Ric and Carola Huttenlocher Chair
Lorenzo Robb
Patrick Walle
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Cara Kizer
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
TRUMPET
Hunter Eberly
PRINCIPAL
Austin Williams
William Lucas
TROMBONE
Gracie Potter
PRINCIPAL
David Binder
Adam Rainey
Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes Chair
BASS TROMBONE
Adam Rainey
TUBA
Dennis Nulty
PRINCIPAL
Chair generously endowed by an anonymous donor
TIMPANI
Jeremy Epp
PRINCIPAL
Richard and Mona Alonzo Chair
Jay Ritchie
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PERCUSSION
Joseph Becker
PRINCIPAL
Ruth Roby and Alfred R. Glancy III Chair
Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
William Cody Knicely Chair
Jay Ritchie
LIBRARIANS
Robert Stiles
PRINCIPAL
Ethan Allen
LEGACY CHAIRS
Principal Flute
Women’s Association for the DSO
Principal Cello
James C. Gordon
Oboe
Maggie Miller
PERSONNEL MANAGERS
Andrew Williams
DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
Benjamin Tisherman
MANAGER OF ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
STAGE PERSONNEL
Dennis Rottell
STAGE MANAGER
Joe Corless
DEPARTMENT HEAD
William Dailing
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Zach Deater
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Isaac Eide
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Kurt Henry
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Matthew Pons
SENIOR AUDIO DEPARTMENT HEAD
Jason Tschantre
DEPARTMENT HEAD
PAST MUSIC DIRECTORS
Leonard Slatkin
MUSIC DIRECTOR LAUREATE
Neeme Järvi
MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS
LEGEND
* These members may voluntarily revolve seating within the section on a regular basis
^ Leave of Absence
§ African American
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PROFILES
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ
Celebrated for his charismatic stage presence, genre-defining collaborations, and passion for making orchestral music accessible to all, Enrico Lopez-Yañez is one of the most innovative and in-demand conductors in North America. He currently serves as Principal Pops Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Symphony, Principal Conductor of Dallas Symphony Presents, and Principal Guest Conductor of Pops at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He previously spent eight seasons conducting the Nashville Symphony, where he also served as their Principal Pops Conductor. As a trailblazer in the symphonic world, Lopez-Yañez has premiered dozens of groundbreaking symphonic collaborations with artists including Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Tituss Burgess. His wide-ranging collaborations span genres and generations, featuring artists such as Nas, Itzhak Perlman, Gladys Knight, Ben Folds, The Beach Boys, and Kenny G. As a composer and arranger, he has written for artists like Big Sean and Mariachi Los Camperos, and he has been commissioned by major orchestras across the U.S.
A passionate advocate for Latin music, he has arranged and produced concerts featuring Latin Fire, Mariachi Los Camperos, and The Three Mexican Tenors, and collaborated with Aida Cuevas, Arturo Sandoval, Lila Downs, and Lupita Infante. Lopez-Yañez is also Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Symphonica Productions,
LLC, a creative production company developing innovative pops, family, and educational concerts for orchestras.
PRISM CHORUS
PRISM
is a vibrant and inclusive community chorus dedicated to celebrating diversity and promoting social justice through the transformative power of music. Founded in 2016 on the belief that music can bridge divides and foster understanding, PRISM’s repertoire spans a wide array of cultures, genres, and traditions, highlighting the rich tapestry of human experience.
Committed to musical excellence, PRISM performs a dynamic range of works, from classical pieces to contemporary compositions, often commissioning works that speak to the challenges and triumphs of our times. The chorus is proud to collaborate with composers and artists who share their vision of equality and inclusivity.
Beyond their musical endeavors, PRISM actively engages with the community through outreach and partnerships with local organizations. These collaborations aim to amplify voices that are often marginalized, ensuring that their message of unity and justice resonates far and wide.
PRISM’s performances are not just concerts but experiences that uplift, inspire, and provoke thought. The chorus members, coming from diverse backgrounds, bring their unique stories and talents to the ensemble, creating a harmonious blend that is both powerful and moving.
Join PRISM as they create a world where every voice is heard, and every story is celebrated.
DARIN DEWEESE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR –PRISM CHORUS
Originally from Marshall, Michigan, DeWeese studied music at Michigan State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in music education in 2010. He then served as Director of Vocal Music at Tecumseh High School for seven years, where his choirs earned numerous awards including selection to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in 2017. During this time, he also founded the Tecumseh High School Gay Straight Alliance in 2011.
DeWeese went on to serve as Artistic Director of the Out Loud Chorus in Ann
TENOR 1
Gerardo Aponte-Safe
Renzo Arnold
Patrick Ballnik
Ink Banooni
Robert Beckley
Jared Bugbee
Michael Champagne
Heather Covell
Lillian Giles
Aaron GVY
Steph Newman
Alex Joslin
Bryce Longenberger
CJ Maresh
Jake McClory
Kade McKay
Asili Mugei
Lisa Newman
Michael Oberstadt
Randy Ray-Gilchrist
Dan Redman
Robert Savel
Micah Spiece
Ryan Turinsky
Kevin Van
Marquis Warren
Leon Wilborn
Jacob Wilkes
Ean Williams
TENOR 2
Kevin Belanger
Jantz Black
Evan Bushman
Arbor from 2019 to 2021 before assuming his current role as Artistic Director of PRISM in 2021. Under his leadership, PRISM has grown into one of metro Detroit’s largest and most visible queer organizations, with 140 active singing members. The ensemble is praised for its innovative programming and musicality, and performed at the GALA Chorus Festival in Minneapolis in 2024. PRISM supports both its members and the broader southeast Michigan queer community through music, activism, and scholarship.
As a singer, DeWeese has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Detroit Opera House, and the American Choral Directors Association National Convention, and has held engagements with Celebrity Cruises. He currently sings on staff at Christ Church Grosse Pointe.
PRISM CHORUS ROSTER
Ryan Cochran
Luke DeVantier
Shane Dunbar
Joel Eifert
Jason Eklund
Kirk Erickson
Brad Foucher
August Gorman
Ian Jozefowicz
Jared Korotney
Eric Lehr
James P. Leija
Benjamin Macandog
Jason Mapile
Leo Moschouris
Joey Noce
Gary Olkowski
Jerome Pettus
Brendon Pollard
Josh Simpson
Joel Sobieray
Timothy Tarbell
Michael Tew
Johnny Vee
Robert Wilson
George Micah Woods
Josh Zimmerman
BARITONE
Gabe Abel
Josue Jonatan
Ascarruz-Asencios
Gerald A. Ashby, Jr.
Robert Becker
Spencer Betts
Richard Breaks
Joey Bresnio
John Bruning
Jg Bryant
Justin Cheong
Jacob Cooper
Irby Cox
Aaron Denk
Brett Evans
Scott Felkey
Michael Fitzpatrick
Joshua Fortuna
Jody Gore
Charles B Hardwick
Paul Kesman
Matthew Kiser
J. Jacob Krause
Paul Mattson
Andrew Nichols
Brendan O’Leary
Mark Ortwine
Steven Pejuan
Daniel Reeves
Christopher Schildgen
Bradley Smith
Richard Smith
Matthew Solomon
Ivars Steins
Brad Tata
Mathew Thompson
Daniel Toole
Quinn Upton
Jimmy Vogel
Jared Waters
Jake Zinke
BASS
Jim Alger-Hortelano
Benjamin Andre
Frank Arnold
Brenden Bell
Stephen Bell
Lawrence Budzinski
Bashhar Byrouthy
Jeffrey Cash
Trey Cudlip
Anthony Edwards
Kenneth R. Ehart
Scott Ertresvaag
Rolando Fajardo
Patrick Flanagan
Jeff Foust
Jonathan Gibson
Luke Hunter
John Joanette
Paul Johnson IV
Michael Kondziolka
Bill LeAnnais
Diego Marin
Jakub Monforton
Sylvester Nadar
Jason Porter
Ben Rocher
Erik Sisco
Ivan Slaughter Allen
Scott Watson
Blake Yates
Zoe VanSlooten, choreographer
Dave Rains, rehearsal accompanist