Dedicated to enhancing and increasing the cultural awareness of classical music
The Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enhancing and increasing the cultural awareness of classical music in the central-Virginia community by presenting high caliber performances by amateur and professional musicians, and by encouraging and educating young performing artists.

About FSO
From its new home at beautiful Lifepoint Auditorium in Central Park, the non-profit FSO will perform four concerts during its 2022-2023 season: October Masterworks, Holiday Pops, and two Spring concerts. Lifepoint Auditorium is a 1,000-seat hall equipped with a large foyer, ample parking, and concert stage that is unmatched in the region.
2022-23 Season
Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra Personnel
Violin I
Robyn Bauer*
Concertmaster
Kelsey Payne
Assoc. Concertmaster
Dina Felts
Rachel Pitts
Charles Stout
Anna Sammel
Peter Wong
Kathy Buchanan
Violin II
Nathan Wisniewski
Principal
John Rine Zabanal
Associate
Chris Dixon
Cindy Ross
Linda Shapanka
Carly Sokol
Michael Sienkowski
Michele Kucic
George Tomoiaga
Tia Iverson
Viola
Sandy Goldie
Principal
Laura O’Konski
Associate
Rob Leong
Becca Longhenry
Jilleen Giroux Read
Ben Pereyra
Cynthia Dement
Monica Martin
Cello
Katherine Colburn*
Principal
Christopher Chorney
Associate
Christine Abeel
Anna Miller
Elijah Coe
Debra Anker
Christine Hartigan
Lucas Miller
Hannah Gould
Bass
Ayça Kartari*
Principal
Raymond Irving
Associate
Alex Rodriguez
Bryan Haderlie
Michael Dean
Flute
Marla Snyder*
Principal
Deb Clare
Piccolo
Katie VanDenBerghe
Oboe
Mary McClain*
Principal
Laurel Siberts
Clarinet
Daniel Kennett
Principal
Tony Moran
Trumpet
Pat Neidich
Principal
Zachary Smith
Mike Huffman
Horn
Damien Bollino
Co-Principal
Ryan Scott
Co-Principal
Matt Davis
Liz Deavers
Percussion
Nora McIntire
Principal
Rainier Homoroc
Kaitlin Gimm
David Vita
Bassoon
Walter Wynn
Principal
Karen Donoghue
Contrabassoon
Jarrett Rodriguez
Trombone
Eddie Steenstra
Principal
Douglas Haas
Bass Trombone
James Breakiron
English Horn
Mary McClain
Harp
Anastasia Pike
Piano
James Pitts
Tuba
Gary Carper
The health and safety of our orchestra members, staff, and community is a priority for the FSO.