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 Inaugural 2021-22 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.Founded by longtime Fredericksburg resident (and former conductor of the UMW Philharmonic Orchestra) Maestro Kevin Bartram, the 65-piece FSO is comprised of many of the most talented musicians in the region, both amateur and professional. The group also boasts many of the regions’ finest music teachers and young performers.
2021-22 Season
Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra Personnel
Violin I
Robyn Bauer*
The Sheldon Lampert Concertmaster Chair
Kelsey Payne
Dina Felts
Charles Stout
Anna Sammel
Zachary Payne
Rob Leong
Peter Wong
Randy Donathan
Rachel Pitts
Violin II
John Rine Zabanal*
Chris Dixon
Cindy Ross
Michele Kucic
Tia Hederer Iverson
William Wassum
Michael Sienkowski
Carly Sokol
Kathy Buchanan
Viola
Ron Barricklow*
Kaylee Payne
Jilleen Giroux Read
Kelly Barricklow
Cynthia Dement
Alli Barricklow
Katherine Roach
Cello
Christine Abeel*
The Thom and Tricia Smelter Principal Cello Chair
Luke Payne
Debra Anker
Christine Hartigan
Elijah Coe
Hannah Gould
Jacob Dean
Cameron Toler
Bass
Ayca Kartari*
Alex Rodriguez
Bryan Haderlie
Flute
Marla Snyder*
Cheryl Seamster
Piccolo
Katie VanDenBerghe
Oboe
Maxxx Dennis*
Laurel Siberts*
Clarinet
Daniel Kennett*
The Mary Wynn Richmond McDaniel Principal Clarinet Chair
Tony Moran
Trumpet
Pat Neidich*
David Mersiovsky
Mike Huffman
Horn
Damien Bollino*
Ryan Scott
Matt Davis
Liz Deavers
Percussion
Nora McIntire*
Rainier Homoroc
Kaitlin Gimm
David Vita
Bassoon
Walter Wynn*
Karen Donoghue
Trombone
Mitchell Arthur*
Douglas Haas
Bass Trombone
James Breakiron
Tuba
Max Yarrow
Harp
Anastasia Pike
Piano
James Pitts
All orchestra members are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
