Musicians

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The musicians of the Louisville Orchestra bring artistry and dedication to every performance, making each concert an unforgettable experience. Get to know the people behind the music.

First Violin

Second Violin

Viola

Associate Principal
Acting Principal
Jacqueline R. and Theodore S. † Rosky Chair

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Mr. † and Mrs. Charles W. Hebel, Jr. Chair

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Virginia Kershner Schneider Viola Chair
Endowed in Honor of Emilie Strong Smith by an Anonymous Donor

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Cello

Principal
Jim & Marianne Welch Chair

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Associate Principal
Carole C. Birkhead Chair
Endowed by Dr. Ben M. Birkhead

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Dr. Edward Leo Callahan Chair

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James B. Smith Chair
Endowed by Susannah S. Onwood

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Betty Kilgore Moss Gibbs Chair

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Bass

Associate Principal

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Jarrett Fankhauser Chair
Endowed by the Paul Ogle Foundation

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David B. Baughman Chair

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Flute

Piccolo

Alvis R. Hambrick Chair

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Oboe

Principal
Betty Arrasmith Chair
Endowed by the Association of the Louisville Orchestra

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    English Horn

    Philip M. Lanier Chair

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    Clarinet

    Principal
    Brown-Forman Corp. Chair

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    Second Clarinet / E♭ Clarinet

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    Third Clarinet

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    Bass Clarinet

    Kate H. and Julian P. Van Winkle Chair

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    Bassoon

    Principal
    Paul D. McDowell Chair

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    Horn

    Principal
    Edith S. and Barry Bingham Jr. Chair

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    Gary † and Sue Russell Chair

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    Associate Principal
    Third Horn

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    Trumpet

    Principal
    Leon Rapier Chair
    Endowed by the Musicians of the Louisville Orchestra

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    Trombone

    Bass Trombone

    Tuba

    Timpani

    Principal
    Mr. and Mrs.† Warwick Dudley Musson Principal Timpani Chair

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    Percussion

    Associate Principal

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    Harp