Our Mission Statement
As a conduit of the arts, the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) strives to touch and enrich people’s lives through the musical arts. MPO brings together a diverse group of retirees, music professionals, accomplished amateurs, and student musicians to develop and share their giftings and passion for the arts through low cost and free concerts for the community and, especially, underserved populations who do not typically engage with symphony orchestras due to social barriers, economic barriers, and/or lack of exposure to symphonic music. MPO strives to make the symphony barrier-free and a relaxed and welcoming environment for both the musically curious and the musically conversant to build relational bridges with others and to foster goodwill, interest, support, and education for the musical arts among the broader community. MPO believes that orchestral music is intended for everyone and models this philosophy both within its members and the outreach concerts it performs.
Members
Violin
Amanda Hellmer, Concertmaster
Lia Andreassen
Kathleen Powell
Jocelyn Ybarra
Nathan Fender
Aidan Benker
Arielle Mann
Elissa Dodson
Miranda Steinle (on leave)
Karolina Frazcak, principal
Hannah Wageknecht
Vanessa Burks
Jen Otto
Evan Aho
Eric Ashworth
Lisa Smith
Mary Langlois
Angel Cathey
Melody Phillips
Emmalene Brandon
Casey Overturf (on leave)
Jason Burks (on leave)
Lena Stalder (on leave)
Mason Oliver (on leave)
Viola
Adam Barker, principal
Moses Pavon
Amelia Dodson
Betsy Dougherty
Bianca Salomon
Winston Reid
Carina Fausto
Amanda Hellmer, Concertmaster
Lia Andreassen
Kathleen Powell
Jocelyn Ybarra
Nathan Fender
Aidan Benker
Arielle Mann
Elissa Dodson
Miranda Steinle (on leave)
Karolina Frazcak, principal
Hannah Wageknecht
Vanessa Burks
Jen Otto
Evan Aho
Eric Ashworth
Lisa Smith
Mary Langlois
Angel Cathey
Melody Phillips
Emmalene Brandon
Casey Overturf (on leave)
Jason Burks (on leave)
Lena Stalder (on leave)
Mason Oliver (on leave)
Viola
Adam Barker, principal
Moses Pavon
Amelia Dodson
Betsy Dougherty
Bianca Salomon
Winston Reid
Carina Fausto
Cello
Jacque Trtan, principal
Nia Bard
Madison DeWeerd
Colin Barker
Margaret Dodson
Mandy Prosser
Denise Burrell
Justin Fausto
Lance Cathey
Leah Burks (on leave)
Isabelle Suh (on leave)
Double Bass
Levi Andreassen, principal
Colin Andrews
Eli Holt
Michael
Flute
Michelle Draper, principal
Emma McGlasson
Sara Brownsworth, +piccolo
Clarinet
Crystal Grosvenor, principal
Cameron Wickham
Oboe/English Horn
Angel McGlasson, principal
Zephan McGlasson
Jacque Trtan, principal
Nia Bard
Madison DeWeerd
Colin Barker
Margaret Dodson
Mandy Prosser
Denise Burrell
Justin Fausto
Lance Cathey
Leah Burks (on leave)
Isabelle Suh (on leave)
Double Bass
Levi Andreassen, principal
Colin Andrews
Eli Holt
Michael
Flute
Michelle Draper, principal
Emma McGlasson
Sara Brownsworth, +piccolo
Clarinet
Crystal Grosvenor, principal
Cameron Wickham
Oboe/English Horn
Angel McGlasson, principal
Zephan McGlasson
Bassoon
Josue Avelar, principal
Sarah Balsters
Trumpet
Kyle Farbman, principal
Ben Campbell
Bradley Hofmann
Zachary Fincher
Horn
Laura Mudge, principal
Paige Wakefield
Amanda Hemphill
Bobby Olsen
Trombone
Kalleigh Saiz, principal
Freddy Rodriguez
Tuba
Ron Walker, principal
Harp
Kristin Gram
Percussion
Tim Morton, principal
Harper Saterfield
Josue Avelar, principal
Sarah Balsters
Trumpet
Kyle Farbman, principal
Ben Campbell
Bradley Hofmann
Zachary Fincher
Horn
Laura Mudge, principal
Paige Wakefield
Amanda Hemphill
Bobby Olsen
Trombone
Kalleigh Saiz, principal
Freddy Rodriguez
Tuba
Ron Walker, principal
Harp
Kristin Gram
Percussion
Tim Morton, principal
Harper Saterfield
Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra
The Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is Southwest Missouri’s premier civic orchestra. MPO’s professional, amateur and student musicians are solely focused on serving the community through the creation of beautiful music, crafted through intentional immersion in the musical elements.
Staff
Amy Andreassen
Amy Andreassen is the Leader/Principal Conductor of the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra. As a conductor, clinician and coach, Amy has repeatedly taken it upon herself to advocate for and support musicians on their journeys through the world of music. As an avid enthusiast of “creativity” and what that means for musicians, Amy has applied and continues to apply knowledge, experience, and avant garde methods to her work with her fellow musicians.
Thank You For Your Support!
The Missouri Philharmonic relies solely on donations.