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Musicians
The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra is Rhode Island’s only pops orchestra. Because this unique group only performs during the summer months, we are able to draw on the talents of musicians who may otherwise not be available.
The orchestra is proud to include among its ranks members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic and Philharmonic Community Orchestra, the American Band, the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, as well as the Brown University, RIC, URI, Fall River, and Warwick Symphony Orchestras.
The orchestra is also proud of our Student Musician Program. Each year, a select number of high school seniors are given the opportunity to perform with the orchestra for the entire season in order to enhance their performing skills, and foster their musical growth. Student musicians are mentored by adults, and are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the season. Most of our student musicians intend to pursue music performance or music education as a major in college.
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© 2002 - 2011 The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra |
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2011 Roster |
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Auditions The orchestra has a limited number of chairs available for talented adult musicians. For all inquiries, please contact Music Director Stephen Toro at (508) 254-6330. |
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The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra 97 Amherst Road, Cranston, RI 02920 |
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Musicians |
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Clarinetists Anthony De Luca and Phillip Block |
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Violins Hagop Anmahian, Concertmaster Melody Kelly, Co-Concertmaster Lynn Antonelli Lori Badessa Linette Charpentier Angela Degaitas Michaela Degaitas Christina Dickson-Brownell Betsy Dubiel Mari Ingesson Gerri LaJoie Vivianne Parent Corrine Ricketson Jennifer Thomas Marilyn Verma Michael Simmons Nika Webster
Violas Christine Warren, Principal Eliza Adams John Boutcher Alyssa Inniger Shelby Kowal
Cellos John Kelly, Principal Otto Guzman Sharon Key Elizabeth Rogers Barbara Zdravesky |
Basses Michael Daniels, Principal Joseph Bentley René Fontaine
Flutes John Curran, Principal Allison Cote Bethani Godin Karen Marks
Oboe Khrystalin Hall, Principal Georg Noren
English Horn Georg Noren
Clarinets Kathleen Vallee, Principal Phillip Block
Bass Clarinet Eric Beltram
Bassoons Susan Wood James Kassel
Horns Elizabeth Yokell Jacob Des Marais John Lilley Charles Thomas Amanda Webster |
Trumpets Dennis Martel, Principal Scott Abrahamson James Toro
Trombones Thomas Archer, Principal Andrew Konnerth Gary Vallee
Tuba Michael Konnerth
Timpani Peter Doiron
Percussion Richard Brownell, Principal Anthony De Luca Roland Des Rochers James Hoyt Benjamin Keating
Librarians Andrew Konnerth Michael Konnerth
Music Director and Conductor Stephen Toro
General Manager Anthony De Luca |