February 25, 2022
Matthew Switzer joined the Colorado Symphony as assistant principal cello in 1988. Prior to joining the Colorado Symphony, Mr. Switzer served as principal cellist of the Oklahoma Symphony. Currently Music Director and Conductor of the Lakewood Symphony, Mr. Switzer was interim conductor of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and has conducted the Colorado Symphony. Mr. … Continued
February 25, 2022
Margaret Hoeppner studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia under Leonard Rose and Orlando Cole, and with Gabor Rejto at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. She holds a masters degree in social work from DU and worked at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as well as having … Continued
February 25, 2022
A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, Thomas made his solo debut with the Vermont Symphony at age sixteen. At the Bellingham Festival of Music, he appeared with Janos Starker and the American Sinfonietta performing the Vivaldi Double Cello Concerto. In Colorado, Thomas has performed as soloist with … Continued
February 25, 2022
Danielle (she/her) has performed extensively throughout the New York metropolitan area as a soloist, performing works such as Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations, Brahms Double Concerto, Haydn Cello Concerto, and Tan Dun Elegy: Snow in June and Eternal Vow. She has given numerous recitals in New York, including at The Juilliard School, and in Europe. As a … Continued
February 23, 2022
Susan joined the Colorado Symphony in 1980 after receiving her Bachelor and Master of Music Performance degrees from the University of Oregon School of Music under J. Robert Hladky. She was a member of the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra 1975-2014 including participation in the Grammy® Award-winning recording of Penderecki’s Credo. Since 1975, Susan Bowles has … Continued
February 23, 2022
Cellist Judith McIntyre Galecki has been a member of the Colorado Symphony as Third Chair Cello since 2003 and held the position of Acting Principal for the 2017-19 seasons. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Judith McIntyre Galecki was born into … Continued
February 23, 2022
Originally from Southern California, Chloe Hong (she/her) began a multifaceted career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer at the age of eight. At the age of eleven, Chloe made her solo debut with the South Coast Symphony. She has appeared as a soloist with the Torrance Symphony, Peninsula Symphony, and the Montecito Festival … Continued
February 23, 2022
Seoyoen Min (she/her) has served as Principal Cello of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra since her inaugural season in 2019/20. As a native of South Korea, she has made multiple international appearances in performances and competitions, most notably winning First Prize in the Strad Music Competition, Seoul Soloists Cello Ensemble Competition, Music Association of Korea Competition, … Continued
February 21, 2022
Phillip Stevens (he/him), violist, has been a member of the Colorado Symphony since 1996 and is currently Affiliate Professor of Viola at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Phillip teaches privately, and is active in educating youth through the programs of the Colorado Symphony, Friends of Chamber Music, and Englewood Arts. Phillip began his musical education … Continued
February 21, 2022
Kelly Shanafelt (she/her) has been a member of the viola section since 1991 and is a native of Boise, Idaho. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, she has also played with the Honolulu Symphony and the Galliard String Quartet. Kelly Shanafelt has an interest in many kinds of music and has played on … Continued