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Orchestra members come from throughout the Merrimack Valley region. We include professional and semi-professional musicians as well as talented amateurs who work very hard to achieve the best possible performance.

We welcome inquiries to the personnel director from prospective players. Substitute opportunities sometimes exist even when we have a regular player for a chair.

The Players' Page is designed to give current members up-to-date information and give prospective members an idea of what is involved in playing with us.

Calling all violinists. We currently have openings in our violin section and invite you to join us!

On this page:

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PERSONNEL MANAGER: Diane Lafond

Prospective members should address inquiries to her.

Phone:

978-687-7098

E-mail:

Personnel

CONCERT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

MVPO rehearsals are usually Monday evenings, including some holiday Mondays, from 7:30 until 9:45 PM. The week preceding a concert series performance usually also includes Thursday evening and Saturday morning rehearsals. The schedule information below is subject to change. Please check for additions and revisions as the dates approach.

In the case of cancellation of a rehearsal, phone calls are made to all players not otherwise informed in advance. You may also call the Orchestra number to learn whether or not a rehearsal has been cancelled due to inclement weather: (978) 685-3505. The web site tries to post last minute information on the Home Page, but cannot be as reliable as phone calls to and from you.

Please save the dates for next year's season: Rogers Pops on September 13, 2009; Concert Series Concerts on Sundays November 1, 2009, December 6, 2009, March 7, 2010, and April 25, 2010.

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2009-2010 Rehearsal Schedule


Rogers Pops Concert
Rogers Center for the Arts
September 13, 2009
Monday, August 31 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Thursday, September 3 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, September 7 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Thursday, September 10 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Saturday, September 12 9 AM - 1PM Rogers Center
Sunday, September 13, 2009 2:30 PM Rogers Center CONCERT


CONCERT SERIES CONCERT
Rogers Center for the Arts
November 1, 2009
Monday, September 14 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, September 21 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, September 28 7:30 PM Cascia Hall
Monday, October 5 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, October 12 7:30 PM Cascia Hall
Monday, October 19 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, October 26 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Thursday, October 29 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Saturday, October 31 9 AM - 1PM Rogers Center
Sunday, November 1 2:30 PM Rogers Center CONCERT


CONCERT SERIES CONCERT
Rogers Center for the Arts
December 6, 2009
Monday, November 2 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Monday, November 9 7:30 PM Rogers Center Lobby
Monday, November16 7:30 PM Rogers Center Lobby
Monday, November 23 7:30 PM Rogers Center Lobby
Monday, November 30 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Thursday, December 3 7:30 PM Rogers Center
Saturday, December 5 9 AM - 1PM Rogers Center
Sunday, December 6 2:30 PM Rogers Center CONCERT

Directions to Merrimack College Chapel

Merrimack College Chapel is on the college campus near the intersection of Rtes. 114 / 125 with Andover Street in N.Andover (Elm Street in Andover) where Rte 125 turns north. The chapel and its steeple are clearly visible from the intersection. Enter the campus from Andover Street to reach parking near the chapel.


Directions to Cascia Hall

Cascia Hall is on the Merrimack College Campus behind the Rogers Center. Drive past the Rogers Center and around behind it. Cascia Hall is a small white building that looks like a chapel. There is parking to its left.


Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Members
2008- 2009 Season

The Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of musicians mainly from the Merrimack Valley. Its membership includes professional musicians as well as amateurs who work diligently each week to bring you concerts. We are grateful for their dedication. Please check back for additions/corrections as the new season begins.

Violin I
Marjorie Nelson, Concertmaster
The Domenic Teoli Chair
Diane Lafond
The Robert and Ruth Prentiss Chair
Francesca Mellin
Jennifer Onello
Diane Tiezzi
Joseph Camara
Michele Cronin
Alison Sparks
Stacey Channing
Jacob Litoff
Joan Eaton
Paul Cronin

Violin II
Brooke LaMonica
Janice High
Judith Salati
Marie Rawlings
Denice Perriccio
Carla Stein
Abigail Sykes
Kimberly Kingry
James Schaepe
Carol Todaro

Viola
Alison Yankowskas
The Adeline Ippolito Chair
King Yeh
Claire Arakaki
Mary Weeks
Jim Wells
Sheryl Lafayette

Violoncello
Laurie Strubbe
The Barbara R. Strubbe Chair
Heather Biehl
Richard Harwood
The Kassandra L. Harwood Chair
Charlene Ledoux
The Joseph and Charlotte Crawford Chair
Nancy Eberiel
John Walsh
Kathy Chick
Laura Plath

Contrabass
David Clark
Andy Brewster
Hal Rabbino
Ed Marshall
Matthew Edwards
Emmett Knox

Flute
Majorie Bollinger Hogan
Linda True

Piccolo
Linda True

Oboe
Roxann Nickerson
Kate Belczyk
Amanda Doiron

English Hom
Roxann Nickerson

Clarinet
Sherry Ross
Brian Ross
Art Tomasino

Bass Clarinet
Brian Ross

Saxophone
Richard Chick

Bassoon
Brad Morse
Alison Graichen
Kimberly Zanat

Horn
Brian Gardell
Lisa Maxwell
Peggy Chapman
Anne DiSciullo

Trumpet
James Goodwin
Beverly Perriccio
James Dolham
Rebecca VanGilder

Trombone
Bruce Guttman
Ed Stromski
Paul Merrill
Allen Bourgeois

Bass Tuba
Matthew Behler

Tympani
Matthew Persing
The Donner Chair given by
David C. Dunham

Percussion
Frank Kumiega
Be
th Munn-Griffin
Yumiko Mikami
Karl Seyferth

Keyboard
Paul Merrill
Lewis Stewart

Harp
Emily Lewis

Librarian
Roxann Nickerson

Personnel Managers
Diane Lafond
Marjorie Nelson
Matthew Persing


Updated 1/21/09


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