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
now entering her ninth season.
Michelle continues to lead with artistic brilliance with 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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