English born conductor, pianist and harpsichordist Michael Goodwin received his musical education at Leeds University
About
Discover what Yuba City and its surrounding counties have to offer! These professional musicians have come together to provide entertainment and musicianship at the highest level. Celebrating the amazing musicians who are and have been in this area for many years, and adding a few that are new to us. We aim add to the budding music scene with our organization, while continuing to support the other groups already active in the area. Live music is very different than recordings; let us prove it to you in a refreshing and invigorating evening! You will have a chance to meet and greet the musicians following each performance.
Veridian is the color of fresh green. We felt it represented everything that we are about: Fresh, lively, different, and part of the agricultural valley.
PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
GUEST CONDUCTORS
Mr. James Lohman, holds a Bachelor of Music (Instrumental Performance) Degree from California State University, Sacramento.
Paul Schrage is an equally able classical and jazz pianist.
As a student, Daniel Canosa studied composition and orchestral conducting at the Argentine Catholic University and the Universidad Nacional de La Plata.
Ryan Murray is gaining a reputation as one of the top young conductors in Northern California.
Pete is an international prize-winning French horn soloist and an active orchestral and chamber musician
SOLOISTS
Michael Meeks
Trumpet
After graduating from the Royal College of Music, Michael Meeks was appointed principal trumpet with the BBC.
Michael Meeks
Trumpet
Rebekah Hood
Cello
Born in Texas, but moving throughout the world, Rebekah played violin, cello, flute, and piano for several years before settling into serious study at the college level on cello.
Rebekah Hood
Cello
David Thorp
Viola
David earned a Master of Music degree in 1978 studying with violist Lillian Fuchs at the Manhattan School of Music, New York City
David Thorp
Viola
Chris Bautista
Guitar
Chris Batista was exposed to a large variety of musical influences and became hooked on music in his teens
Chris Bautista
Guitar
Nikolay Shpurik
Mandolin
Starting at the age of seven in the Russian music school, Nicolay studied a Russian folk instrument called the Domra.
Nikolay Shpurik
Mandolin
Cassandra Black
Soprano
“Cassandra was dazzling.”
(St. Petersburg Times)
“The best — stylish, big-voiced and sassy.” (Houston Chronicle)
Cassandra Black
Soprano
Helen Graham
Violin
Ms. Graham grew up with a love for music and a desire to learn
Helen Graham
Violin
CHAMBER MUSICIANS
Marina Swales
Piano
Born and raised in Nova Sibersk, Russia, Marina Swales has been playing piano since the age of seven.
Marina Swales
Piano
Rebekah Hood
Cello
Born in Texas, but moving throughout the world, Rebekah played violin, cello, flute, and piano for several years before settling into serious study at the college level on cello.
Rebekah Hood
Cello
Helen Graham
Violin
Ms. Graham grew up with a love for music and a desire to learn
Helen Graham
Violin
ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS
Flutes
Monique Rance
Judy Coe
Piccolo
Judy Coe
Oboes
Colleen Levin
Laura Harrington
English Horn
Laura Harrington
Clarinets
Dio Martinez
Dave Coe
Bassoons
Dorian Antipa
Barbara D’aughelli
Horns
Angel Contreras
Robbie Mayes
Alex Stephans
Adam Zarokian
Trumpets
Michael Meeks
Ken Olson
Trombones
Paul de silva,
Danny Garleneau
Bill Delgardo
Tuba
Dylan Beaty
Timpani
Thomas Rance
Percussion
Steve Kaiser
Violin 1:
Helen Graham
Jolan Friedhoff
Catherine Huesner
Amanda Lostritto
David Levin
Bass:
Stephen Rice
Bryce Holmes
Violin 2:
Corey Kersting
Matt Raley
Kristen Autry
Nick Wise
Aubrey Fisher
Viola:
Shawn Purdhomme
Jonathan Flueter
Wayland Whitney
Cello:
Rebekah Hood
Jia mo
Ben Skillman