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
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