Musicians

Music for Life – Literally!

From fresh-faced twenty-somethings to groovy septuagenarians, Contra Costa Wind Symphony proves that great music isn’t just for the young — it’s for the young at heart. Community bands like ours are where accountants jam with artists, teachers toot alongside techies, and everyone comes together for one simple reason: the love of making music.

No matter your background or age, there’s always room in the group. Learn more about how to join the best wind symphony in the East Bay!

Music Director and Conductor

Dr. Luis Zuñiga

Piccolo

Lisa Maher +

Flute

Liselle Belusa
Anne Howell
Lisa Maher +
Laura Remington
Martha Rosenberg *+

Oboe

Ronald Kerst +

English Horn

Ronald Kerst

Bassoon

Lisa Gerbracht
Tim Machajewski *+

Saxophones

Bob Kaplan
Andrew Klein
Andrew La

Eb CLARINET

Kim Paternoster ^

Bb CLARINET

Christy Bailes (Concertmaster)
Dave Bellman
Kay Leong
Brinly Nearon
Elisa Park
Rita Zigas-Brown *+

Bass Clarinet

Karyn Weber

Trumpet

Joseph De Hope, Jr
Sue Leonardi
Tony Ligouri
Ben Loomer
Shannon Valdez
Ray Witbeck +

Piano

Nancy Rude

Horns

Kalyn Jiang
Doug Thomas

Trombones

Edwin Cordoba
Will Dow
Dean Leonard
Jeff Smurthwaite +

Euphoniums

Mike Shannon *+

Tuba

Bill Bunyan +

String Bass

Brad Howell +

Percussion

Ben Bresler
Gordon Gore *+
Robert Grigas
Brittany Petterson
Marilyn Raia +
Bill Taylor

+ Principal    * Member of Board of Directors    ^ Webmaster