THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC
MUSICIANS
Nestled in the heart of Abilene, our talented musicians form an ensemble dedicated to bringing the magic of classical music to life. With a rich legacy spanning decades, the Abilene Philharmonic is more than just an orchestra; it’s a cultural cornerstone, igniting passion and fostering artistic excellence within our community.
MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT
The Abilene Philharmonic Association unleashes the power of music to entertain, educate, and inspire through live symphonic music and community engagement.
- DAVID SHEA
CLARINET
- ALLISON READ
HARP
- MARK MORTON
BASS
THE COMPLETE ORCHESTRA
STRINGS
- VIOLIN
- Elizabeth Elsner**
- Eka Gogichashvili*
- Andress Bravo Canedo
- Rhea Edelman
- Diana Galimova
- Crissanti Garcia Tamez
- Leihlani Tatzel Garcia Tamez
- Oriana Gonzalez
- Linda Lin
- Fedor Malykhin
- Hoigum Park
- Luis Pena
- York Shaw
- Erin Weber
- BASS
- Mark Morton*
- Jacob Hoch
- Andrew Williams
- David Wortsell
- VIOLA
- Edwardo Rios*
- Kathleen Crabtree-Moore
- Wanlin Cui
- Hollie Dzierzanowski
- Marian Herrero
- Kathy Patterson
- CELLO
- Eric Smith*
- Natalie Hernandez
- Sydney ZumMallen
WOODWINDS
- FLUTE
- Mary Kerr*
- Brittney Balkcom
- CLARINET
- David Shea*
- Tyler Webster
- Michael Patterson
- OBOE
- Cathy Fowlkes
- BASSOON
- John Searcy*
- Jorge Cruz
BRASS
- TRUMPET
- Benjamin Fairfield*
- William Pratt
- David Amlung
- HORN
- Jeff Powers*
- Scott Millichamp
- Brandon Stewart
- Benjamin Fairfield*
- TROMBONE
- Brent Phillips*
- Paul Wagner
- TUBA
- William Mitchell*
PERCUSSION
- TIMPANI
- Allen Teel*
- PERCUSSION
- Derron Bell*
- Tim Mabrey
- Matthew Richards
- HARP
- Alison Read*
- TUBA
- William Mitchell*
- ** - Denotes Concert Master
- * - Denotes Principal