Meet Our Musicians

Meet the members of The Coastal Symphony of Georgia.

The Coastal Symphony of Georgia brings together exceptional musicians to perform timeless masterworks, contemporary compositions, and unforgettable live experiences for audiences across the Georgia coast.

Our Musicians

The musicians of The Coastal Symphony of Georgia are accomplished performers from across the region and beyond, bringing decades of orchestral experience, artistic excellence, and a shared passion for inspiring audiences through live symphonic music.

A Symphony Rooted in Community and Excellence

Concert Production

Michelle Merrill, Music Director and Conductor

The Michelle Merrill

Music Director and Conductor's Chair

1st VIOLIN

Aurica Duca, Concert Master

Igor Khukhua

Ingang Han

Melissa Barrett

Andy Bruck

Chi-Yin Chen

Victoria Stjerna

Jee-Hee Kang

Hannah Barrow

Alexandra Khaimovich

2nd VIOLIN

Piotr Szewczyk, Principal

The Anne and Peter Portley Principal Second Violin Chair

Ann Hertler

Thiago Formiga

Mario Incorvaia

Helen Morin

Gregory Durozel

Kaitlin Smedley

Alison Hoffman

VIOLA

Jorge A. Peña, Principal

The Jane Günter-McCoy Memorial

Principal Viola Chair

Romona Merritt

Cynthia Kempf

Yvonne Johnson

Angelo Goderre

Jessye Russom

CELLO

Jin Kim-Peña, Principal

The James A. Heagy

Principal Cello Chair

Betsy Federman

Laurie Casseday

Brian Magnus

Ben Fryxell

Linda Minke

BASS

Paul Strasshofer, Principal

The Deborah and David Wright

Principal Bass Chair

Kevin Casseday

John Wieland

FLUTE/PICCOLO

Les Roettges, Principal

The Ruth Heagy Principal Flute Chair

Lorraine Roettges,

The Thomas C. Heagy Second Flute Chair

Jeana Melilli

Angela Sherzer, Piccolo Principal

The Morton P. Sherzer Memorial Piccolo Chair

OBOE

Daniel Rios, Principal

The Clarence Heagy Principal Oboe Chair

William Wise

Christina Gavin

CLARINET

Kristen Spiridon Sanders, Principal

The Principal Clarinet Chair (Anonymous Donor)

Patrick Graham

Sunshine Simmons

BASSOON

Anthony Anurca, Principal

The Leo E. Ruckle Principal Bassoon Chair

Ted Shistle

Stephanie Magnus

HORN

Katharine Caliendo,

Principal Horn Chair (Anonymous)

Debra Sherrill

Matt Monroe

Aaron Brask

TRUMPET

Kevin Karabell

The Chuck and Sue Cansler Principal Trumpet Chair

Robert Gallagher

Jonathan Swigert

TROMBONE

Christopher Graham, Principal

The Janice Lamattina and Bill Parker Principal Trombone Chair

Whitney Clair

Justin Bain

TUBA

Bernard H. Flythe, Principal

TIMPANI

Ken Every, Principal

The Ciot Atlanta Principal Timpani Chair

HARP

Justine Dawn Tiu, Principal

The Harrison Design

Principal Harp Chair

PERCUSSION

Steve Merrill, Principal

The Sharon Flores Principal Percussion Chair

Joel Panian

Jesse Monkman

Tony Steve

KEYBOARD

Michael Mastronicola, Principal

Danielle Duncan

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