Excellent music begins with great people
Meet the Indiana Wind Symphony Musicians
Our organization brings people and music together in a fresh new way, without relying on the string instruments found in traditional orchestras. The IWS also is an entirely volunteer ensemble, creating a musical group driven purely by passion for what we do and a love of music.
FLUTE
Carl Butler, Principal, Jan and Eric Schreibman Flute Chair
Ellen Logan Bailey
Deb Blue
Carol Dennis, Jane Hillaire Alto Flute Chair
Kerri Fischer
Sheryl Fyffe
Cassie King
Lara Langeneckert, Piccolo
Catherine Maloney
Katie McDermitt Blandford
Kevin McLaren
Henri Pensis
Susanna Smit
Lydia Stephens
OBOE
Ellen M. Huckabee, Principal
Mark Blessing
Barbara Howes, English Horn
BASSOON
Mike Bratcher, Principal
Teresa Inveiss, Contrabassoon
Julie Kellum
Adam Nichols
CLARINET
James DeCaro, Principal
James Alexander
A.J. Bowman
Mary Bowman
Kaz Chan, The Tom & Martha Sands Clarinet Chair
Maya Davis
Nila Fillman
Nancy Frass, Eb clarinet
Alice Greenburg
Andy Hollandbeck, The Susan Hartman Clarinet Chair
Claire Houston
Cherie Cogsdill James
Marty Johnson
Liz Leatherberry
Cindy Moss, The John Schumm Clarinet Chair
Ellen Mirer
Krista Roorbach
Karen Shaw
Jerry Weber, Alto clarinet
BASS CLARINET
Nick Brightman, Principal
Marilyn Flowers, The Don Poulsen Bass Clarinet Chair
Flora Garrison
Dan McGlaun (on leave)
SAXOPHONE
Cheri Brightman, Principal Alto/Soprano
Jeffry Goens, Alto
Dr. Kathy Spangler, Tenor
Reece Tofaute, Baritone
HORN
Lawrence E. Purdue, Principal
Kathy Everett
Keely Floyd (on leave)
Sara Jones (on leave)
Andrew Poticha
Adam Ruble
Anna Schaust
Michelle Soltis
Frank Stephens
TRUMPET
Brian Hoover, Principal
Jim Butz
Bob Frost, Bob Day Trumpet Chair
Ron LeFeber
Benjamin Maynard
Katie Safa
Macy Stewart
Lyujohn Williams
TROMBONE
Michael Villano, Principal
Roger Bell, Bass
Paul Bork
Chuck Flowers, Bass
Frank Plettner, Neil Copley Trombone Chair
Jason Schmidt
EUPHONIUM
Barak Strahan, Principal
John Huber
Luke Papai
TUBA
Bill Schmidt, Principal , The Dan Corrigan Tuba Chair
Alan Davis, Roy D’Camp Tuba Chair
Joe Ervin
Bill Rowe
STRING BASS
Amy Reasoner
HARP
Melissa Gallant, Principal
PERCUSSION
Daniel Fyffe, Principal
Benjamin Blackkettler
Rachel Blackketter
Sarrah Brzak
John Chalpik
Alex Entin
Sarah Rains
PIANO
Sheryl Fyffe
Interested in joining the IWS?
Our band is entirely volunteer, and we are always looking for new talent to join our ranks. Please reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a member of the IWS.