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Kent Philharmonia Orchestra (MU 189)
The Kent Philharmonia Orchestra, in existence since 1975, is a college/community symphony orchestra devoted to the performance of symphonic literature. The orchestra provides an outlet for people who love to perform but do not depend on it for their livelihood. Members, who freely give of their time, come from all walks of life. All share a common love of performing great music from composers of the past and present.
The orchestra operates through Grand Rapids Community College which provides funding for the conductor, orchestra manager and concertmaster. Leadership of the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra is provided by its Board of Directors, comprised of members of the orchestra elected by their peers.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
Wednesday 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Room 200c
Orchestra Roster
Conductor
Michael Gillan is an Assistant Professor of music at Grand Rapids Community College Mr. Gillan is director of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Mariachi Ensemble, Kent Philarmonia Orchestra, and the Grand River Winds. He also teaches low brass and Aural Comprehension.
He received his undergraduate musical training at Michigan State University and his Masters Degree in Trombone Performance from Ball State University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University.
Mr. Gillan has taught in the secondary schools in Montana, Wyoming, Indiana, Nevada and North Dakota. He was formerly Interim Director of Bands at University of Michigan - Flint and Wayne State College in Nebraska. His groups have been featured at both the Wyoming and Nebraska Music Educators Conventions. Mr. Gillan has also presented clinics at numerous state MENC Conventions and has conducted many honor bands in the Midwest area.
Concert Master
Cynthia Otte Betts
Cynthia Otte Betts has served as concertmaster since the 1991-92 season. After growing up in Grand Rapids and attending Calvin College, she received her degree in violin and music education from the University of Michigan. She spent five years teaching, performing and studying violin in the Chicago area. In addition to her work with the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra, Cynthia enjoys free-lancing in the Grand Rapids area, conducting the Saint Cecilia String Orchestra, and teaching strings for Grand Rapids Baptist Academy.
Violin I
- Cynthia Betts
- Laurie Boomers
- Linda Jonker
- Angie Mast
- Jodi Nesbitt
- Chele Pippin-Reagh
- Ruqaiyah Rogers
- Shelly Rosema
Violin II
- Aleta Wells
- Marilyn Brannen
- James Brown
- Julie Hill
- Mary Lou Huggins
- Laura Grotenhuis
- Gerald Liefer
- Angie Nichols
- Rick Obermeyer
- Theresa Page
Viola
- Becky Mickaus
- Marty Reyburn
- Carol Speirs
Cello
- Mary Oele
- Angela Bayes
- Doreen Bolhuis
- Coralin Davelaar
- Elisabeth Degener
- Karalyn Knibbe
- Rachel Robinson
- Kathy Siegenthaler
String Bass
- Amber Borrello
- Helen Salgado
- Micah Paul Tiemeyer
Flute/Piccolo
- Beth Luann Koster
- Annamarie Cassis
- Christina D’Arcangelis
- Debra Ann Good
- Jayne Gort
Oboe/English Horn
- Marcia Van Horn
- Kerry Akred
- Grace George
- John McCutcheon
- Kathie Bolthouse
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
- Kristin McKay
- Linda Rosebery
Bassoon
- Barbara Baker
- Anne Feutz-Smith
French Horn
- Gwen Botting
- Allen Beck
- Phil Baker
- Don Hruby
- Rod Lowe
Trumpet
- Wayne Rosebery
- Glenn Jarrell
- George D. Mac Kellar
- David Marean (Alternate)
Trombone
- Craig R. Saurman
- Jan T. Fair
- James W. Mollema
Tuba
Jacob Blough
Percussion
- Karrie Noble
- Sandy Beck
- Angela Engelsma
- Jane Folkert
- Gini Pikaart
Piano
- Cathy Steele
Harp
- Angela Rozeboom
Board of Directors
Julie
Hill
President
Craig
Saurman
Vice President
Malcolm
Brannen
Treasurer
Jacob
Blough
Secretary
Aleta
Wells
Program Notes
Becky
Mickaus
Personnel
Craig
Saurman
Hospitality
Craig
Saurman
Ghoulfest Chair
Jan
Fair
Librarian
Mike
Gillan
Conductor
Cynthia
Betts
Concert Master
Malcolm
Brannen
Orchestra Manager
Kevin
Dobreff
Performing Arts Department Head
Other Members
Mary Oele
Glenn Jarrell
Karrie Noble
Updated on 04-NOV-05
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