The Youth Orchestra’s success has a lot to do with its innovative, tuition-free training program, which taps members of the San Francisco Symphony to coach the young musicians every week before the full ensemble rehearses with SFSYO Music Director Donato Cabrera. The San Francisco Symphony extends its deepest thanks to the following musicians for their dedication and commitment to this program.
Violin - Diane Nicholeris, Chen Zhao
Viola - Adam Smyla
Cello - Jill Brindel
Bass - Stephen Tramontozzi
Flute - Catherine Payne
Oboe - Jonathan Fischer, Russ deLuna
Clarinet - Luis Baez, Carey Bell
Bassoon - Rob Weir
French Horn - Jessica Valeri
Trumpet - Jeff Biancalana
Trombone/Tuba - Jeffrey Anderson
Percussion - Tom Hemphill
Timpani - David Herbert
Harp - Douglas Rioth
Keyboard - Robin Sutherland