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SPRING FLING with Gershwin
Reservations NOW!
April 1, 2012
Comcast Event Center Ballroom
Call the EPO Office at
(206) 270-9729 or click below for an order form
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the last two seasons!
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 Music
Director and Conductor,
Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs
 Renowned
in the cradle of 18th century classicism and 19th century romanticism
- Vienna - and in Germany, Maestro Paul-Elliott Cobbs is a unique
voice in the international music community.
Educated at the Akademie für Musik, Vienna, Cobbs possesses an
intimate knowledge of European masterworks combined with rare
expertise in American multiculturalism. His interpretation of William
Grant Still's Afro-American Symphony - the subject of his doctoral
thesis - is considered definitive by many.
A popular guest conductor, Cobbs appears frequently with orchestras
and ensembles in Europe, Asia and the United States including Vienna's
Festival Chamber Orchestra, members of the Dresden and Leipzig Opera,
the Kamimura Wind Ensemble in Kagoshima, Japan; and the Seattle
Symphony.
Cobbs’ 2006 sold-out appearance in
Carnegie Hall was a resounding success. His reading of the
Afro-American Symphony was the first on that stage since the composer
conducted the work 30 years prior. In 2008, Cobbs conducted concerts
in Baltimore, MD; Alexandria, VA; and Washington DC. Each received
standing ovations.
In 2008, Cobbs received, with his wife, Loma, the Lifetime Achievement
Award from ArtsFund, located in Seattle Washington.
Other recent appearances in Poland include Filharmonia Szczeinska,
Szczecin; Filharmonia Opolska, Opole; Filharmonia Baltycka, Gdansk;
and the Artur Rubinstein Philharmonic Orchestra, Lodz. Invitations to
perform in England, Spain and China are under consideration.
A talented and inspirational educator, Cobbs is known for his
insightful pre-concert lectures, educational and children' concerts,
and his work with youth symphonies, school, regional and All-State
orchestras.
Cobbs began his conducting career at age
21 as Associate Conductor of the Detroit Metropolitan Symphony,
Principal Conductor of its chamber orchestra and frequent guest
conductor of the Michigan Opera.
Having completed 26 years as Music Director and Conductor of the
Everett Symphony and 5 years as director of orchestral programs for
Central Washington University, Dr. Cobbs is currently Music Director
for the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association and Music Director and
Conductor of the Everett Philharmonic.
Cobbs received his Doctorate in Conducting from the University of
Washington. He completed an undergraduate degree in Music Education at
Wayne State University.
Dr. Cobbs conducted the Sussex Symphony in Brighton, England in March
2010 to critical acclaim. Although well performed in Europe,
this was
his first appearance in England. Subsequently, he was invited to
serve as "Regular Guest Conductor" for the Sussex Symphony.
Click to read more on the Sussex Symphony
website.
Visit
www.paulelliottcobbs.com
for more information.
Our Musicians
The Everett Philharmonic Orchestra
musicians come from varying professional backgrounds united by their
passion for performing symphonic music. Under the baton of Dr.
Cobbs this group has played together for upwards of a quarter century.
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1st Violins |
2nd Violins |
Viola |
Cello |
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Patrice Weed Shearer,
Concertmaster |
Carrie Penner,
Principal |
Cheryl Harris,
Principal |
Cami Davis,
Principal
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Tom Askew |
Teresa Jorgenson,
Asst
Principal |
James Bielman, Asst
Principal |
Cheryl Lindley,
Asst
Principal |
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Gregory Dziekonski |
Ned Carrick,
Principal Emeritus |
Hung-Wen Chen |
Norma Dermond |
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Lawrence Fisher |
Katrina Cordi |
Christopher Foerstel |
Wendy Elder |
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Janai Fuller |
Karen Greenwalt |
Norman Graham |
Tania Halladay |
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Barbara Blair Joss |
Lola Madison |
Patricia Hedges |
Briana Knull |
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Mary Knoll |
Kristine Moore |
Richard Vitzhum |
Colin Meek |
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Ellen Lund |
Diane Patterson |
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Jackie Robbins |
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Trevor Lutzenhiser |
Darlene Rose |
Bass |
Marie Shoemaker |
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Danae’ Otterness |
Barbara Tacher |
Brian Hodgson,
Principal
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Margaret VanderWaerden |
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Marie Reese |
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Al Smith,
Asst
Principal |
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Ann Skinner |
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Joe Bynum |
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Neill Warfield |
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Taylor Kent |
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Rebecca Zanzig |
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Tim Koss |
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Flute |
Oboe |
Clarinet |
Bassoon |
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Anne Nielsen,
Principal |
Laurie Swanson,
Principal |
Cindy Olsen,
Principal |
Marlene Weaver,CoPrincipal |
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Lynne Douglas-Nicolet |
Kristine Kiner,
Asst
Principal |
Ward Drennan |
Steven
Morgan,CoPrincipal |
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Doris Medlicott (P) |
Kara Jamieson |
Cynthia Ely (BC) |
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French Horn |
Trumpet |
Trombone |
Tuba |
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Michelle Rockwood,
Principal |
George Steward,
Principal |
Terry Freeman,
Principal |
Greg Mueller |
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Gary Eneberg |
Gary Meier |
Robert Quiesser |
Dale Askew |
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Colleen Neal Hall |
George Moffat |
Chuck Weise |
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Tonya Harris |
Dan Schmidt |
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Percussion |
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Judith Lamb |
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Tympani |
Rick Mower |
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A.Todd Parks,
Principal |
Marsha Schroeder |
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Piano/Keyboards |
Harp |
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Josh Zimmerman |
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Elaine Yale Weltz |
Karen Southworth Weaver |
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(P) Piccolo (BC) Bass Clarinet
Cami Davis, Operations Manager
Patrice Weed Shearer, Personnel Manager
Anne Nielsen, Librarian
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