Our Musicians

Drawn from over 50 esteemed institutions in Kendall Square and its vicinity, our musicians represent a diverse tapestry of corporate, academic, and professional backgrounds.


Listed by section in alphabetical order by last name

Woodwinds

  • Patricia De Andres-Dust
    Patrick Kane
    Rosa Kleinman
    Caroline Sartain
    Deborah Stone

  • Joel Bard, principal
    Aidan Chen

  • Joel Bard

  • Diego Bacigalupe
    Gaston Gosselin
    Josh Redman
    Tina Tsai
    Holly Zheng

  • Christopher Lee
    Narissa Smogor
    Doug Wilkins

Brass

  • Evan Browning
    Eric Miller
    Walter Mosquera
    William Prince
    Valerie Tassinari

  • Graham Herceg
    Sina Mohammadi
    Gavin Piester

  • Jacob Cameron
    Jamie Kmak
    An-Chi Ling

  • Gabriel Rivera

  • Jack Branham
    Tim Shepard

Strings

  • Yoonhee Lee, concertmaster
    Jiming Chen
    Celia Courtright
    Alexis Duggan
    Alex Hirsch
    Christine Ko
    Leah Kwon
    Mariel Lambrukos
    Isabel Oliart
    Lukas Peraza
    Aaron Rasin
    Eric Rosenquist
    Ayu Seiya
    Audrey Shadle
    Santino Stropoli
    Rohan Pinto

  • Sophia Szokolay, principal
    Sophia Amberger
    Margaret Chuang
    Mark Cohen
    Matthew Costales
    Sharada Dharmasankar
    Claire Griffin
    Xiaoxiao Liu
    Ivonne Luna
    Jenivee Shih
    Rina Sojli
    Elena Spencer
    Leo Torrente
    Jorge Villeda
    Annette Wang
    Cynthia Wang
    Katie Worringer
    Yuping Xiao

  • Luther Warren, principal
    Jacob Brady
    Cameron Deal
    Tyler Huff
    Raymond Kwan
    Denise Kwok
    Jackie Meyer
    Rebecca Morris
    Eliza Price
    Nishita Roy
    Victoria Suha

  • Alan Toda-Ambaras, principal
    John Anderson
    Katie Baldwin
    Natasha Kablaoui
    Steven Lu
    Sam Marder
    Maggie Norberg
    Erin Rousseau
    Catherine Santrock
    Eren Shin
    Leina Xu
    Margaret Zhang

  • Yizhen Wang, principal
    Andrea Belanger
    Wes Britton
    Jim Gray
    Andrew Hazerjian

  • Lazaro Zayas

Interested in becoming a member?

Kendall Square Orchestra holds open auditions on an annual basis prior to the start of each season.

Auditions for the 2024-25 season are now closed. Please visit our Auditions page for more info.

Please reach out to Andy Wilds at a.wilds@kendallsquareorchestra.org with any questions about joining the orchestra.

Our Values

MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

Join a distinguished collective of musicians who strive for the highest level of artistic excellence.

Our orchestra is revered for its ability to deliver outstanding performances that leave a lasting impact on audiences.

DIVERSE REPERTOIRE

Engage in a diverse repertoire that spans a wide range of musical genres, from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions.

Our commitment to artistic diversity ensures a fulfilling and dynamic experience for everyone.

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Immerse yourself in a professional and supportive community, where your talents will be nurtured and your musical growth will flourish.

We offer a platform for artistic exploration and collaboration, allowing you to reach new heights in your musical journey.

MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE

Benefit from the guidance of our esteemed conductor and experienced section leaders.

They will provide invaluable insights and assist in your artistic development, helping you refine your skills and reach your full potential.

INSPIRING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES

Showcase your talent through captivating performances that will be shared with a global audience. As a member of the Kendall Square Orchestra, you will have the opportunity to perform at esteemed venues such as Boston’s Symphony Hall and to create unforgettable musical moments, leaving a lasting impression on both your fellow musicians and our enthusiastic audiences.

Our orchestra plays a vital role in facilitating events that bring together stakeholders from the patient, medical, and industry communities, supporting advancements in the treatment of challenging diseases. By participating in K²O, you become an integral part of this noble cause, utilizing music as a catalyst for progress and healing.

K²O MEMBERS AREA (Private)

The K²O Member Area is updated regularly contains:

  • Downloadable parts of all music

  • Season calendar and youtube reference links to music

  • Roster and Seatings/Assignments

  • Members Handbook and much more!

If you need to log into the member area and have forgotten or lost the password, please contact K²O operations manager, Andy Wilds: a.wilds@kendallsquareorchestra.org