


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
Current & Former Orchestra Members
Strings
Violin
Rebecca Katsenes, Principal V1
Beth Welty, Principal V2
Lilly Inella
AnnMarie Pinard
Jacob Steingart
Zoe Martel
Margo Sokolow
Jarrod Solloway
Alex Cheung
Emerald Denis Karic
Joshua C. Dumont
Brandon Lee
Louise Kandle
Aniko Geladze
Sargis Karapetyan
Susan Rees
Matt Austin
Michel Cronin
Sarah Cronin
Jessica Helie
Roger Hebert
Viola
Theresa Cleary, Principal
Jonathan Byrne
Rachel Sennett
Julia Perelgut
Mary Barba
Amanda Olyha
Megan Hutchinson
Sally Wituszynski
Jessica Helie
Amir Melkic
Stuart Goldstein
Cello
Johnny Mok, Principal
Elizabeth Cleary
Jennifer Perkins
Kurt Villiard
Rebekah Goldstein
Molly Goldstein
Natalia McDermott
Susan Yost
Sandi-Jo Malmon
Junko Fujiwara
Dorothy Braker
Bass
Edward Marshall, Principal
John Stewart
James Clark
Bronislaw Suchanek
Staff
Ethan Cheng,
Co-Librarian Director
Terry Derrico
Co-Librarian Directorr
Nicholas So
Co-Personnel Director
Jack Cody
Production Assistant

Woodwinds
Brass
Flute
Aubrie Dionne, Principal
Terry Derrico
Erin Dubois
Stephanie Cottrell
Oboe
Alicia Rockenhauser, Principal
Donna Park
Clarinet
Pat Cunningham, Principal
Dale McDonald
Marjorie Tassey
Scott Thibideau
Bass Clarinet
Scott Thibideau
Allison Edge
Betsy Thorpe
Robert Sinclaire
Saxophone
Dale McDonald
Bradley LaMonica
Bassoon
Justin Wright, Principal
Becky Pierce
Julia McLeod
Michaela Kosta
Contrabassoon
Christopher Foss
Will Safford
French Horn
Stephen Taylor, Principal
Jiffi Rainie
Vincent Duval
Hannah Jackson
Jim Engele
Ethan Mattor
Mike Mikuski
Trumpet
Janet Travis, Principal
Eric Pound
Trombone
Bruce Drusendahl, Principal
Jacob Poirier
Steve Gasiorowski
Tim Vigneau
Shea Callahan
Tuba
Larry Jones
Percussion
Percussion
Tim Cohen, Principal
Gregg Cunningham
Daniel Reynolds
Anders Benson
Justin Livingston
Robert McAlpine
Zachary Singer
Matthew Bruneau
Jillian Trudeau
Harp
Erica Driscoll
Piano
Guy Urban