BILLINGS, MT, August 24, 2023 – The Billings Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil the remarkable talents set to grace their esteemed ensemble for the highly anticipated 2023-2024 season. Comprising a select group of outstanding musicians, the orchestra boasts an amalgamation of extraordinary skill, diverse backgrounds, and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Under the artistic leadership of the Vincent W. & Janet M. Carpenter Music Director Anne Harrigan, the Billings Symphony has consistently set the standard for exceptional performances and breathtaking concerts. With each passing season, the symphony continues to display its commitment to musical artistry and community engagement, enlightening audience members with soul-stirring renditions of timeless masterpieces.

With great anticipation, the Billings Symphony announces five extraordinary musicians joining the celebrated ensemble as principal members for the 2023-2024 season:

Marley Ball, Section Cello; Jaclyn Burke, Section Violin; Kate Dalbey, Section Viola; Matthew
Dupree, Principal Timpanist; Joseph Engel, Section Cello; Kira Goya, Fourth Horn; Olivia Hunt, Assistant Principal Cello, Joe Jewett, Section Viola; Caroline Joyner, Section Violin; Kirsten Kennedy, Second Bassoon; Kelly Kuhn, Section Cello; Madeleine Mleko, Assistant Principal Viola; Michael Mleko, Section Violin; Parker Olsen, Principal Percussion; Julien Rollins, Third Bassoon/Contrabassoon; Micah Stoddard, Section Bass

As these stellar musicians join the esteemed ranks of the Billings Symphony Orchestra, their complementary talents and unwavering passion for music will undoubtedly collaborate to create harmonies that resonate with timelessness. Audiences eagerly await the upcoming season relishing the possibility of unparalleled musical experiences dreaming to be born.