About Us
Our Mission Statement
As a conduit of the arts, the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) strives to touch and enrich people’s lives through the musical arts. MPO brings together a diverse group of retirees, music professionals, accomplished amateurs, and student musicians to develop and share their giftings and passion for the arts through low cost and free concerts for the community and, especially, underserved populations who do not typically engage with symphony orchestras due to social barriers, economic barriers, and/or lack of exposure to symphonic music. MPO strives to make the symphony barrier-free and a relaxed and welcoming environment for both the musically curious and the musically conversant to build relational bridges with others and to foster goodwill, interest, support, and education for the musical arts among the broader community. MPO believes that orchestral music is intended for everyone and models this philosophy both within its members and the outreach concerts it performs.
Members
Violin
Amanda Hellmer, Concertmaster
Lia Andreassen
Kathleen Powell
Lily Jones
Aidan Benker
Kyleigh Richardson
Elissa Dodson
Kathleen Bly
Hannah Wagenknecht, principal
Jason Burks
Penny Williams
Christina Swaters
Susannah Dodson
Angel Cathey
Lena Stalder (on leave)
Melody Purvis
May Lee
Viola
Miranda Steinle, principal
Amelia Dodson
Vance Zuehlsdorff
Bianca Salomon
Betsy Dougherty
Amanda Hellmer, Concertmaster
Lia Andreassen
Kathleen Powell
Lily Jones
Aidan Benker
Kyleigh Richardson
Elissa Dodson
Kathleen Bly
Hannah Wagenknecht, principal
Jason Burks
Penny Williams
Christina Swaters
Susannah Dodson
Angel Cathey
Lena Stalder (on leave)
Melody Purvis
May Lee
Viola
Miranda Steinle, principal
Amelia Dodson
Vance Zuehlsdorff
Bianca Salomon
Betsy Dougherty
Cello
Suzanne Harlamert, principal
Madison Robertson
Denise Burrell
Mark Chambers
Kathy Love
Mandy Prosser
Leah Burks (on leave)
Double Bass
Jeremiah Rupp, principal
Logan Truster
Flute
Michelle Draper, principal
Emma McGlasson
Sara Brownsworth, +piccolo
Clarinet
Crystal Grosvenor, principal
Cameron Wickham
Laren Freeland
Oboe/English Horn
Angel McGlasson, principal
Zephan McGlasson
Suzanne Harlamert, principal
Madison Robertson
Denise Burrell
Mark Chambers
Kathy Love
Mandy Prosser
Leah Burks (on leave)
Double Bass
Jeremiah Rupp, principal
Logan Truster
Flute
Michelle Draper, principal
Emma McGlasson
Sara Brownsworth, +piccolo
Clarinet
Crystal Grosvenor, principal
Cameron Wickham
Laren Freeland
Oboe/English Horn
Angel McGlasson, principal
Zephan McGlasson
Bassoon
Stephen Garman, principal
Josiah Thomas (on leave)
Trumpet
Ben Campbell, principal
Bradley Hofmann
Zachary Fincher
Kyle Farbman (on leave)
Horn
Ashley Sherman, principal
Paige Wakefield
Amanda Hemphill
Dave Adams
Laura Mudge (on leave)
Trombone
Kalleigh Saiz, principal
Alberto Martinez
Freddy Rodriguez
Frankie Harrison (on leave)
Tuba
Jackie Lordo, principal
Harp
Percussion
Malachi Lordo
Dawson Havens (on leave)
Stephen Garman, principal
Josiah Thomas (on leave)
Trumpet
Ben Campbell, principal
Bradley Hofmann
Zachary Fincher
Kyle Farbman (on leave)
Horn
Ashley Sherman, principal
Paige Wakefield
Amanda Hemphill
Dave Adams
Laura Mudge (on leave)
Trombone
Kalleigh Saiz, principal
Alberto Martinez
Freddy Rodriguez
Frankie Harrison (on leave)
Tuba
Jackie Lordo, principal
Harp
Percussion
Malachi Lordo
Dawson Havens (on leave)
Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra
The Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is Southwest Missouri’s premier civic orchestra. MPO’s professional, amateur and student musicians are solely focused on serving the community through the creation of beautiful music, crafted through intentional immersion in the musical elements.
Staff
Amy Andreassen
Amy Andreassen is the Leader/Principal Conductor of the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra. As a conductor, clinician and coach, Amy has repeatedly taken it upon herself to advocate for and support musicians on their journeys through the world of music. As an avid enthusiast of “creativity” and what that means for musicians, Amy has applied and continues to apply knowledge, experience, and avant garde methods to her work with her fellow musicians.
Thank You For Your Support!
The Missouri Philharmonic relies solely on donations.