The Area’s Best Musicians

The Desert Symphony features the absolute best musicians in the Palm Desert, CA area. Below, you’ll find a list of our current orchestra members. Interested in learning more? Call us today for more information!

Steve Velez, Artistic Director
Dean Anderson, Music Director

VIOLIN I

  • Ruth Bruegger, Concertmaster
  • Myroslava Khomik, Associate Concertmaster
  • Jeff Corwin
  • Mark Cargill
  • Gail Cruz

VIOLIN II

  • Cary Belling, Principal
  • Etsuo Ejiri, Associate Principal
  • Julie Beavers
  • Yvette Deveraux

VIOLA

  • Jimbo Ross, Principal
  • Eugene Mechtovich, Associate Principal
  • Matt Witmer

CELLO

  • Nancy Stein-Ross, Principal
  • Alan Mautner, Associate Principal
  • Pam de Almeida
  • Jan Kelley

STRING BASS

  • Denise Briese, Principal
  • Carlos Rivera, Associate Principal

FLUTE

  • Sara Andon, Principal
  • Eileen Holt

OBOE

  • Joe Stone, Principal
  • Laura Stone

CLARINET

  • Peter Nevin, Principal
  • Kay Nevin

BASSOON

  • Duncan Massey, Principal
  • Theresa Treuenfels

FRENCH HORN

  • Kristin Morrison, Principal
  • Rachel Berry
  • Daniel Ondarza

TRUMPET

  • David Pittel, Principal
  • Cathy Ryan
  • Dave Costello

TROMBONE

  • Dave Ryan, Principal
  • Jeremy Swem
  • Brad Close

TUBA

  • Joseph Jackson, Principal

HARP

  • Paul Baker, Principal

TIMPANI

  • Damion Frigillana, Principal

PERCUSSION

  • Mark Converse, Principal