Bass Lisa Gass first became interested in music by studying piano at age 5, then violin at age 8. In 7th grade she was asked to switch to double bass…
First Violin Ms. Harman, a native Californian, received her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from the University of Southern California (USC). Studying with Eudice Shapiro, she was also…
Bass Composer and musician Don Ferrone created the soundtracks for Planetside and Planetside: Core Combat. Adrenaline Vault in review: “Standing as proud as the sound effects is the Planetside music. The compositions,16 in total, are…
First Violin In addition to his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS Orchestra, Ron Clark has recorded on many feature film soundtracks including Incredibles 2 (2018) and Rogue One: A Star Wars…
Bass In addition to his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, Peter Doubrovsky is a highly sought-after recording musician. He has recorded on countless feature film soundtracks for…
First Violin “Emerging as if a highly burnished and glowing ruby”, violinist Aroussiak Baltaian has gained an international attention through her extensive appearances as a prominent recitalist, soloist, chamber musician…
Bass Chris Kollgaard has been a member of the Pasadena Symphony since the early 1990s. A New York native, Kollgaard attended the Eastman School of Music, studying under the legendary…
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER Elizabeth Hedman started playing the violin at the age of six, on an instrument given to her by her piano teacher, whose father had been a violin maker.…
First Violin Associate Concertmaster Ms. Hershberger has performed extensively as a soloist and in chamber music performances throughout the country. In addition to her post as Associate Concertmaster of the…
Cello A native of Los Angeles, Ryan Sweeney has established himself as a successful orchestra personnel manager, cellist and cello teacher. In addition to his position as personnel manager with…
