We are a collaborative group of musicians united by passion.
Orchestra Leadership
Carlos Izcaray
Music Director, The Elton B. Stephens Chair
Christopher Confessore
Resident Conductor and Principal POPS! Conductor
Justin Brown
Music Director Laureate
Dr. Blake Richardson
Music Director, Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra
Orchestra List
First Violin
Second Violin
Yuriko Yasuda
Principal
Tara Mueller
Assistant Principal
Karl Braaten
David Handler
Levon Margaryan
Serghei Tanas
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Alexander Horton
Principal
Richard Cassarino
Assistant Principal
Michael Bradt
Mark Wilson
Clarinet
Bassoon
Tariq Masri
Principal
Alex Zdanis
Assistant Principal
Horn
Trombone
Jay Evans
Principal
Jason Robins