The Murray Symphony
Get to know
The Murray Symphony is made up of 86 instrumentalists. With members coming from a wide variety of professions and ages, from teenagers to those in their 80s, they come together with a love for good music and find enjoyment in performing the works of the masters. The Murray Symphony is more than just a group or an orchestra, it is a family that works together and plays together.
Meet The Conductors
Julie Christofferson
Musical Director,
Conductor
Julie has been a conductor and adjudicator in the area for many years. Previously teaching at Jordan and West Jordan High Schools. She enjoys golf and composing and arranging music, some of which you can find on iTunes. Julie currently plays trumpet with the Top Brass Quintet and Gabriel.
Jim
Thompson
Associate Conductor
Jim has been a part of the music scene in Salt Lake for 35+ years. Playing mainly bass, he can also play piano, guitar and viola! Jim loves the aesthetics of the great outdoors including, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, bird watching, and studying the geology of Southern Utah's red rock country.
Michelle
Willis
Assistant Conductor
Michelle enjoys being a part of the Murray Symphony Orchestra family. You will not only find her on the podium but also in the violin, viola, cello, and sometimes percussion sections. Music is her lifeblood, and she is never happier than when she is making music with other people who find joy in the experience.
Meet The Orchestra
Violins, 1st
Emily Allen
Julianne Andersen
Joan Blackburn
Kent Broadbent
Michelle Brown
Melanie Dean
Taz Hinkle
Rosalie Kiholm
Julene Maddocks
Leslie W. McClure
Tammy Nelson
Madisen Smith
Jayna Stark
Debby Wetzel
Violins, 2nd
Heidi Ahlers
Lau Ann Anderson
Lucille Baker
Melissa Black
Julie Conner
Shelley Davis
Evelyn Frederick
Kristie Giles
Cherie Hale
Esperanze Hauptman
Becky Held
Emily Hills
Bonnie Miller
Marianne Norris
Renee Parker
Jennifer Waters
Viola
Amanda Brown
Sarah Gale
JoAnne Hinkle
Caron Marriott
Amy Pond
Carolyn Shackleford
Michelle Willis
Cello
Sierra Anderson
Amanda Bachman
Ben Cook
Judy Cox
Leanne McKenney
Evelyn Partner
Bass
Karen W. Heath
Mikayla Nelson
Luca Ramos
Jim Thompson
Cassie Wagstaff
Harp
Laurel Smith
Flute
Clarissa Andersen
Alison Ediger
Michele Hart
Claudia Horton
Oboe
Carolee Bowen
Sylvia Hadlock
Clarinet
Leon Francis
Melanie Pehrson
Sara Wilson
Bassoon
Ken Andersen
Gene Sartain
French Horn
Charlotte Artigues
Rita Bennett
Beverly Dalling
Kiz Hancock
Donna Lyon
Melody Mercer
Mike Packham
Trumpet
Michael Hauptman
Sandra Price
Shane Turner
Trombone
Aaron Anderson
Paul Anderson
Matt Pond
Bob Partner
Tuba
Dave Beck
Robert Mott
Percussion
Joe Alexander
Molly Janke
Jacob McBride
David Thalmann