NVS MUSICIANS

Nittany Valley Symphony Prospective Musician Interest Form

Interested in joining the Nittany Valley Symphony? Right now we have openings for volunteer string players, but openings for other instruments may open up.

Fill out the prospective interest form below. For questions, email [email protected]

The symphony is holding auditions on August 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. - noon for volunteer string players (violin, viola, cello, and bass).

The Nittany Valley Symphony is a community orchestra made up of both professional and amateur musicians. We are deeply grateful to the talented individuals in our community who bring our music to life—they are truly the heart of the Symphony.

Video production by Tom Keiter of Storyshop and Greg Feinberg of The Important Story. Photography by Annemarie Mountz.

2025-2026 SEASON PRINCIPAL MUSICIANS

Concertmaster — Sally Williams Minnich
Violin II — Emily Long
Viola — Matt Kumjian
Cello — Katie Van Varick
Bass — Jordan Askew
Flute — Cathy Herrera
Oboe — Barry Kroeker
Clarinet — Brandy Davis
Bassoon — Trina Gallup
Horn — Kathryn Beck
Trumpet — Herb McKinstry
Trombone — Robert LaBarca
Tuba — Kevin Freeman Jr.
Timpani — Kyle Haust