These 46 musicians are dedicated to the performance of outstanding wind/band literature and have provided the Valley of the Sun with a special cultural experience of the highest quality.

The ensemble’s membership includes adult wind and percussion players, most of whom hold university degrees in music performance and/or music education.

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Piccolo / Flute Katie Moorhead
Flute Tracy Werner
Jennifer Dock
Oboe Stephanie Simper
Marcie Kneisley
Bassoon Don Hassler
Richard Wiggs
Eb Clarinet Schultz Bennett
Bb Clarinet Karen Wevursky
Kelly Hayes
Kris Dolezal
Laura Sopeland
Sean Dennison
Julie Worger
Julie Cortney
David Rickels
Bass Clarinet Melanie Johnston
Contra Bass Clarinet Jeanette Kurnik
Alto Saxophone David Duarté
Julie Duty
Tenor Saxophone Harout Boyajian
Baritone Saxophone Chris Rainer
Cornet/Trumpet Derek Reaban
Ron André
Dwight Hall
Ches Sharp
Scott Grimes
Greg Phair
Horn Brad Seagraves
Gail Rittenhouse
Gary Miles
Susan Cottrell
Erika Duncan
Trombone Bill Foy
Howard Oechsner
Bass Trombone Jeff Martin
Euphonium Anthony Avitollo
Bob Spevacek
Tuba Chris Hulett
Nobe Yonekura
String Bass Robert Dohm
Percussion Paul Green
Ann Haenfler
George Hattendorf
Beth Caldwell
Piano Shauna Leavitt