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OUR MUSICIANS


Grand Symphonic Winds


Meet the accomplished musicians from across the Twin Cities who bring exceptional wind music to life - from local stages to international concert halls.

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Conductor

Matthew J. George

 

Flute

Cheryl Bailey
Kristen Kinnear-Ohlmann
Michelle Porter
Jen Ware
Joseph Wypych

 

Oboe

Beth Averbeck
Dagan Hanson
Jessica Tritsch

 

Clarinet

Kristyn Aasen
Jessica Gilbertson
Amy Gullikson
Peregrine Hartmark
Kristin Knoble-Swanson
Melissa Krieger
Katie Matter
Kari Mattson Ball
Leslie Ory Lewellen
Rosalie Strommen
Stacie Traill

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Bass Clarinet

Lydia Sadoff

Amy Walkner

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​Contrabass Clarinet

Andy Tanick

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​​Bassoon

Tracy Carr
Rachel Moeller

 

Alto Saxophone 

Doug Matuska
Nick Mills

 

Tenor Saxophone

Sean Hauer

 

Baritone Saxophone

Josh Koopmeiners

 

Trumpet

Andy Campbell
Brianna Caverzagie
Kelli Cloutier
David Grover
Michael Lien
Mark Maes
John Pohland
Mary Kate Pohland

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​French Horn

Kara Bradshaw

Shannon Kaiser

Sandor Miko

Jeffrey Ohlmann

Matt Oyen

Erin Vork

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​Trombone

Timothy Jung
Tim Mills
Pat Morris
Sean Vander Veen

 

Euphonium

Keith Koehlmoos
Jami McLaren
Michael Moeller

 

Tuba

Frank Hill
Gregory Sackreiter

String Bass
Josh King

 

Percussion

Andy Jensen
Kai Johnson
Marty Kline
Justin Schramm
Erik Sherburne

 

Piano

Keith Koehlmoos

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Become a member

Grand Symphonic Winds seeks accomplished musicians who share our commitment to artistic excellence and innovative programming.

 

Current Openings for the 2025 - 2026 season

We are seeking candidates for the following full-time positions

  • Flute

​Substitute List

We welcome qualified musicians to audition to be a part of our substitute list. 

 

If you are interested in being considered for a full-time position or to be included on our substitute list, please contact our recruitment manager at membership@grandsymphonicwinds.org for more information.

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