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Symphony Orchestra
11.14.26 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Symphony Orchestra
Bruckner 4

Emanuele Andrizzi, director

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program
Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, WAB 104 (“Romantic”)

I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnell
II. Andante quasi allegretto
III. Scherzo. Bewegt; Trio. Nicht zu schnell. Keinesfalls schleppend
IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

Anton Bruckner (1824–1896)

Ensemble Roster
Flute

Megan Howell, principal
Gwendolyn Ryan

Oboe

David Blackwell, principal
Luis Gutierrez

Clarinet

Angel Amaro, principal
Daniel Lee

Bassoon

Edward Petersen, principal
Katelyn Young

Horn

Maria Alexander, principal
Cameron Elliott
Nathaniel Brown
Juniper Jones
Dean Williamson

Trumpet

Elianah Colmenares, principal
Alexander Ferrari
Aidan Murray

Trombone

Jaylinn Vanegas, principal
Brenna Patterson
Brandon DuBritton, bass trombone

Tuba

Nathaniel Castaneda, principal

Timpani

Taryn Marks

Violin I

Jonathan Toomer, concertmaster
MaryRuth Kestner
Andrew Smeader
Bonnie Vigil
Elena Ross
Lauren Rogers
Caroline Stephenson
Kate Job

Violin II

Riki Nagai, principal
Abbi Beall
Kaysea Calvert
Cara Boyle
Nina McDonald
Kaicheng Huang
Ava Mauser
Marco Pflanzen

Viola

Steven Gestrich, principal
Ryan Snyder
Derek Garcia
Athiana Cordero
Jenesis Rodriguez
Jaden Lee

Cello

Matthew Reffner, principal
Malorie Bliss
Eugene Bartholomew III
Elizabeth Willard
Christopher Gilley
Joey Walker
Paolo Chiavaroli
Awelekaume Emenanjo
Judith Recio

Bass

Jack Penland, principal
Charlotte O'Konski
Rose Krezel

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Accessibility & Reminders

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available across the courtyard in Gregory Hall (approximately 100 feet from the Armstrong Concert Hall lobby). Please notify house management for assistance.

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.

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