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
Debbie Hafen
Assistant Concertmaster
Kaylie Benites
Kezia Goggia
Saya Hart
Julie Monson
Amber Morris
Natalie Nelson
Tonya Summers
Cassidee Torres
Kimberly Warburton
Lacey Young
Violin II
Joie Whittaker
Principal
Lichelle Jones
Assistant Principal
Camille Allton
Lucinda King
Kristen Kjar
Jim Laudie
Allen McCandless
Nona Miller
Melanie Nielsen
Bryn Tafoya
Debbie Thornton
Tammy Tremea
Viola
Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca
Principal
Shay Seaich
Assistant Principal
Craig Beagley
Robert Fawson
Kevin Lasnier
Chasta Martin
April Olsen
Cello
Ka-Wai Yu
Principal
Peter Romney
Assistant Principal
Ethan Allen
Kamille Brooks
Longo Chu
Joe Duwel
Ann Evans
Sandy Gustaveson
Leslie Jack
Maryann Oram
Mia Taylor
Debra Vradenburg
Bass
Denise Jones
Principal
Ed Candland
Amy Gardner
Shawn Hansen
Joshua Monson
John Sieb
Will Walker
Woodwinds
Flute
Katrina Jones
Principal
Sandra Bodrero
Derek Cochran
Darlene McCauley
Shauna Zitting
Cassandra Flinders
Oboe
Rhonda Rhodes
Principal
Carolee Bowen
Jacob McGary
Brooklyn Peterson
Marcus Philips
Tami Sillitoe
Clarinet
Melissa Bennion
Principal
Greg Johnston
Christopher Flinders
Bassoon
Shanan Arslanian
Principal
Carolyn Johnston
Ashley Rhoden
Brass
Horn
David Lintz
Principal
Randy Bassuener
David Hay
Leslie Lintz
Tabitha Nygaard
Trumpet
Jared Nicholson
Principal
Luwayne Barber
Austin Benesh
Nic Johnson
Amy Paterson
David Torres
David Torres
Trombone
Timothy Francis
Principal
Steven Davis
Tanner Deal
Kirk Jones
David Lanzel
Nate McGary
Jay Nygaard
Tuba
Jim Brickey
Aaron Staheli
Percussion
Percussion
Caitlyn Rollo
Assistant Principal
Logan Hadlock
Tyson Jones
Grace Palfreyman
Michael Pollard
Rhett Powell
Sonia Roberts
Piano & Harp
Harp
Maggie Maxfield
Principal
Savanna Krogh
Piano
Christian Bohnenstengel