The New Hampshire Philharmonic is the state’s premier training orchestra, offering concerts and educational programs to audiences and students across New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. We are a community-based 70+ person orchestra performing 10 concerts annually at Seifert Performing Arts Center in Salem, New Hampshire located in Salem High School.
The New Hampshire Philharmonic is the oldest orchestra in the state, tracing its roots to 1895. The Philharmonic exists to connect people to the power of classical music, through compelling concerts and engaging programs. The orchestra serves as a living laboratory, bringing together the finest student, amateur and professional musicians from across New Hampshire. The Philharmonic provides educational outreach programs to area students and adults.
“A fine arts flagship for New Hampshire”
New Hampshire Union Leader
The Philharmonic delivers on its mission of educational outreach programs and services in a number of ways.
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Presenting an annual children’s concert (with our ever-popular instrument petting zoo)
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Inviting student musicians to play at NH Phil concerts
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Pre-concert talks by the music director before each performance
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Mentoring student members of the orchestra
“My experiences with the New Hampshire Philharmonic were of critical importance to my growth as a musician.”
Grammy-award winning composer John Adams
The Philharmonic serves as a living laboratory for the best students and amateurs from New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts to work with professional musicians to present engaging renderings of the core repertoire. The Philharmonic complements the many fine orchestras of New Hampshire that are composed predominantly of professional musicians.
“Professional-caliber musicianship… tight, well-drilled and confident”
HippoPress
The Philharmonic provides engaging and high-quality concerts of classical and semi-classical music to residents from towns across New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.
“If you’re interested in music made locally, the Philharmonic is well worth your attention”
New Hampshire Magazine
Orchestra Members
Music Director
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Violin I
Rebecca Katsenes
Nicholas So
Aniko Geladze
Michelle Cloutier
Megan Fedor
Jen Langevin
Matthew Austin
Louise Kandle
Violin II
Sargis Karapetyan
Zoe Martel
Rachel Record
Arabella Mariano
Nikki Billiri
Rebecca Kelley
Reese Hartnett
Erin Maynard
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Viola
Theresa Jaques
Jonathan Byrne
Stuart Goldstein
Julia Perelgut
Henry MacDonnell
William Holz
Rachel Sennett
Eva Paige Normandin
Cello
Dorothy Braker
Ethan Cheng
Kurt Villiard
Molly Goldstein
Rebekah Goldstein
Richard Harwood
Dan Delisi
Susan Yost
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Production Assistant
Jack Cody
Volunteers
Norma Milne
Erin Cohen
Nancy Goldstein
Michael Pennisi
Abbie DeGennaro
Contrabass
Contrabass
Ed Marshall
John Stewart
Bronislaw Suchanek
Flute
Aubrie Dionne
Terry D'Errico
Kylie Elliott
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Piccolo
Kylie Elliott
Terry D’Errico
Oboe
Mary O'Keefe
Natalie Berger
English Horn
Natalie Berger
Clarinet
Pat Cunningham
Dale McDonald
Sherry Ross
Bass Clarinet
Dale McDonald
Bassoon
Justin Wright
Becky Pierce
French Horn
Sarah Perrin
Jiffi Rainie
Vincent Duval
Emily Tomasi
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Soprano Sax
Brendan McWalter
Tenor Sax
Serena Gorham
Trumpet
Nathan Shower
Val Zanchuk
Ian McCarthy
Jeff Thibaudeau
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Trombone
Bruce Drusendahl
Brandon Newbould
Shea Callahan
Steve Gasiorowski
Tuba
Larry Jones
Percussion
Gregg Cunningham
Adam Cahalane
Matt Bruneau
Charolette Caron
Jackson Lalos
Tom Cusano
Harp
Emily Lewis
Emily Richardson
Piano/Celeste
Jason Coburn