Symphony Orchestra Fall 2026 String Seating - Cycle 1 (Sept) & CMF Concerts (Nov)

*denotes section leader/co-leader.

Seating may be altered and is subject to change at the discretion of the conductor.

Violin I (4)

Victor Winterstein*

Erin Choi

Amy Poxon

Felicity Banner

Violin II (5)

Roman Rousek*

Dani Patdu

Ariana Skye Palmer

Anniah Craun

Noelle Singleton

Viola (6)

Elliot Drew*

Julia Johnson

Thien Phan

Claire Barnes

Rose Guevara

Rodrigo Amorim

Cello (10)

John Meshreky* (principal for Rimsky-Korsakov)

Hailey Hotek* (principal for everything except Rimsky-Korsakob)

Caleb Hicks

Joey Montione

Will Hayes

Antwan Bolden

Tessa Kuta

Marlie Dela Cruz

Augusta McNulty

Theron Rath

Bass (7)

Gabriella Bieberich*

Daniel Foote

Kaylin Yates

Nathan Wilkinson

Grey Sheridan

Jolie Prasad

Andrew Grogan

Opera Orchestra Roster - Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620

*denotes section leader

Violin I (2)

Roman Rousek*

Erin Choi

Violin II (2)

Felicity Banner*

Ella Patterson

Viola (2)

Elliot Drew*

Willie Straker

Cello (2)

Hailey Hotek*

Will Hayes

Bass (1)

Gabriella Bieberich*

First rehearsals for string ensembles:

• Chamber Orchestra (string seating placements): Wednesday, August 26
• Symphony Orchestra: Thursday, August 27
• Chamber Orchestra (rehearsal): Friday, August 28
• Opera Orchestra: Tuesday, October 13

Symphony Orchestra (MUAP 345/545/645): The Symphony Orchestra is the premiere performing group of the orchestral area with a wide and diverse repertoire and up to 5 concerts performances each year. Entrance into this group is via audition regardless of major. For more information on Symphony Orchestra, please contact Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Meeting Times:

Monday, 3:00-3:50pm

Tuesday/Thursday, 2:20-3:35pm

Forbes 1115 and Forbes Concert Hall

Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert Dates*:

• September 29, 7:30pm | Forbes Concert Hall
• November 1, 7:00pm (Contemporary Music Festival) | Forbes Concert Hall
• December 9, 7:30pm | Forbes Concert Hall

*please review your syllabus for dress rehearsal dates for these concerts.

Chamber Orchestra (MUAP 344/544): The JMU Chamber Orchestra is comprised of strings and presents up to 4 performances each year. The ensemble is led and conducted by graduate students in the orchestral conducting area, who are mentored by the Director of Orchestras. Chamber Orchestra aims to provide members with exposure to literature from a broad range of composers and styles, including compositions from the Baroque, Classical, and early 19th and 20th centuries. All are welcome and membership is open to all students regardless of major looking for an opportunity to continue playing at JMU. For more information on Chamber Orchestra, please contact the Director of Orchestras, Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Meeting Times:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11:30am-12:20pm

Forbes 1115 and Forbes Recital Hall

Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert Dates*:

• November 1, 2:00pm (Contemporary Music Festival) | Forbes Recital Hall
• November 16, 7:00pm | Forbes Recital Hall

*please review your syllabus for dress rehearsal dates for these concerts.

Opera Orchestra (MUAP 360/560/660)*: The Opera Orchestra collaborates and performs with staged productions within the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance. Enrollment in this course will be open to all students at the university. Prerequisite: Students will be admitted to the ensemble on an audition basis. For additional information, please contact the Director of Orchestras, Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Opera: The Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart (Performances in early February 2027)

Meeting Times:

Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30-6:45pm (Fall beginning Tuesday, October 13), Spring Meeting Times are TBA

Forbes 1115 and Mainstage Theatre

Performance Dates:

February 5, 7:30pm | Forbes Mainstage Theatre

February 6, 7:30pm | Forbes Mainstage Theatre

February 7, 2:00pm | Forbes Mainstage Theatre

*NOTE: Opera Orchestra will meet throughout the fall semester and the first few weeks of the spring semester leading up to the February Opera performances.