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Southwest Washington Symphony
P.O. Box 1011, Longview WA 98632
Email symphony at info@swwsymphony.org
Strings
VIOLINS
Carol Kirkman, Concertmaster
Jodi Greig, Assistant Concertmaster
Lauren Cash, Principal Violin II
Hunter Clark
Tamra Davis
Judy Jones
Allen Lesser
Gary Lindstrom
John Muir
Katy Olson
Sierra Paine
Sandy Rountree
Gennie Schoenecker
Svetlana Tsybikova
Dennis Weber
Elizabeth Zumstein
VIOLA
Steve Meharg, Principal
Dolphine V. Z. Mack*
Linda Monahan*
Deanna Thompson
CELLO
Rachel Davis, Principal
Sue Marble
Ryan Morrow
Eric Philbrook
Mike Woods
Judy Woodward
BASS
Don Monares, Principal
* Performed in the symphony’s
inaugural concert
Woodwind
FLUTE
Ellen Bercovitz, Principal
Byron Ford
Sharon Floyd
PICCOLO
Sharon Floyd
OBOE
Cris Mikkelsen, Principal
Roxanne Knutson
Lisa Sudar
ENGLISH HORN
Cris Mikkelsen
Lisa Sudar
CLARINET
Dick Uthmann, Principal
Ainsley Hayes
Kris McElroy-Weber
BASS CLARINET
Harvey Redmond
BASSOON
David Taylor, Principal
Justin Garrison
Sarah Wilson
Brass
FRENCH HORN
Brian Huffman, Principal
Ruth Kendall
Roylan Messinger
Ron Works
TRUMPET
Michael Paul, Principal
Warren Bartold
Rebecca Rodriguez
TROMBONE
Bud Sonderman, Principal
George Larsen
John Veltkamp
BASS TROMBONE
Clinton Anderson
Alex Blum
TUBA
Allen Triplett, Co-Principal
Perry Calabrese, Co-Principal
Percussion
Bill Comin, Principal
Angie Blum
Brad Dutz
David Walworth
Ginger Walworth
Lucas Wheeler
BANJO
Matt Olason
PIANO / KEYBOARD
Ann Marie Long
Ginger Walworth
Founded in 1966, the Southwest Washington
Symphony is the region's premiere
all-volunteer orchestra.
“Where words fail,
music speaks.”
-Hans Christian Anderson
Lauren Cash (violin) – She began violin at the age of six,
started piano several years later, and has never stopped
playing music since! Lauren joined the symphony in 2006
and enjoys her current role as Principal 2nd violin. She loves
passing on the joy of music to local students, teaching music
both privately and at Journey Christian School. If she’s not
playing music or teaching you might find her hiking,
travelling, writing, or spending time with family and friends.
Carol Kirkman (violin) began her love of the violin at 10
years old. It was a love that has lasted 56 years and still
strong. Carol was raised in Sacramento, California and
attended CSUS, receiving a BA in music. She went to Portland
to earn a masters in church music from Western Seminary.
Carol has three grown children and six lovely grandchildren.
She became the concertmaster of Southwest Washington
Symphony in 2014. Carol also plays in the Vancouver
Symphony and occasionally with the Columbia Gorge
Sinfonietta in Hood River. Carol is happily retired after 24
years teaching orchestra.
Tamra Davis (violin) earned her Bachelor and Master of
Music degrees in violin performance from Brigham Young
University. She has had the opportunity to perform with
various ensembles throughout the United States, Great
Britain, and Europe. As a freelance artist, she has recorded
on soundtracks, movie scores, and advertisements. She is
currently an adjunct music instructor at LCC and has been a
member of the Southwest Washington Symphony since
2014. Tamra enjoys homeschooling her children and being
outdoors with her family.
Gary Lindstrom (violin) joined the Symphony in 1994 at the
invitation of Marion Clark (cello). Starting in 3rd grade in
Burlingame, CA, he played violin through high school. He
has performed with the Astoria Chamber Players, Coachella
Valley Symphony, Sunnyside Chamber Orchestra, and piano
trio, quartet, and quintet works along with his spouse,
pianist, Ann Long. Additionally he is a member of the
Columbian Choral Ensemble. His violin teachers included
Matt Mandrones (Vancouver Symphony) and Jonathan
Dubay (Oregon Symphony). He has a Master’s Degree from
the Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA and is retired from
the Port of Longview. He is a past President of the
symphony’s Board.
Katy Olson (violin) initially started playing the violin in 3rd
grade at Catlin Elementary School and continued on through
Kelso High School where she discovered she could get out of
class to play for civic engagements in the community. Today
she works as a librarian for the Longview School District and
still enjoys getting out of work to play for the Fall Children’s
Concert with the SWS. Katy loves to travel, read, and laugh
with family and friends. She still slips out of any obligation
she can...except for Symphony practice.
Sierra Paine (violin) - A member of the symphony since
2019, and a resident of Longview, Sierra is a student at Mark
Morris High School where . Since attending Mark Morris, she
plays in the band and orchestra, and competes in knowledge
bowl, bowling, and golf. She has spent 9 summers playing in
youth symphonies and other ensembles in Washington.
Sierra enjoys being a part of the Southwest Washington
Symphony because she loves to create music that can touch
the lives of others.
Genevieve Schoenecker (violin) - A member of the
Symphony since 1997. Genevieve attended Washington State
University where she studied violin with Alan Bodman and
graduated with a BA in Music in 1987. She has also played in
the Washington Idaho Symphony and the Columbia River
Chamber Orchestra.
Sandy Rountree (violin) – Born in Longview, Sandy started
music in 4th grade and remembers sitting in band class,
waiting for her mother’s payday so she could get a clarinet to
play. Due to some miscommunication, her mother brought
home a violin instead, so Sandy played the violin. She joined
the symphony in 1984 and is now one of the old-timers.
Retired, she enjoys doing genealogy, reading mysteries,
writing stories, playing with her dog and being a part of her
church’s history museum.
Elizabeth Zumstein (violin) – Elizabeth enthusiastically
joined the Symphony in 2016. A native of Woodland, she
began learning the violin at age 11 along with her Mom and
four of her sisters. In addition to teaching a handful of violin
students, she works at the local machine shop and keeps the
books for a landscaping company. She is grateful to God for
the opportunity to create beautiful music with the
Symphony.
Dolphine VanZanten Mack (viola) - Dolphine studied violin
as a youth, but learned the viola to fill needs in school and
community orchestras. She moved to Longview just before
the Symphony was founded and became a charter member.
Music has had a key role in her family; all her children are
accomplished musicians, contributing to their communities.
Rachel Davis (cello) - Rachel joined the Symphony in 2019
after moving from Gresham, OR. She was blessed to grow up
in a family that encouraged her musical interests. Rachel
began playing the cello in her school orchestra at age 10. She
pursued a degree in Music Education and graduated with a
Bachelor’s degree from Berry College in 2007. After
graduating, she has performed with various groups including
the Beaverton Symphony, the Willamette Falls Symphony, and
the Portland Civic Orchestra. She also has recorded cello
tracks and performed with several independent rock bands
like Capraesque and Matthew Fountain and the Whereabouts.
Currently, she teaches music at Napavine Elementary and
teaches private lessons to students in Lewis and Cowlitz
counties. Rachel lives with her family in Winlock, WA.
Sue Marble (cello) - After careers in nursing and psychology,
Sue returned to the cello, her first love, in 2018. She is a
student of Elizabeth Byrd and joined the Symphony in
Autumn of 2019. Sue, her husband and two cats are
enjoying their retirement by the river in Columbia City,
Oregon.
Judy Woodward, (cello) joined SWWS in 2018. Although she
commutes to Longview from Astoria, Oregon, on rehearsal
and concert nights, Mike (cello) and Trudy Woods welcome
her in their home, where Judy is wined and dined, provided
her own bedroom, and the next day joins Mike in cello duets.
Other musical highlights include playing in a string quartet to
accompany the first Canadian youth to be Queen Elizabeth’s
organist, during his homecoming recital in Nelson, B.C. Now
retired from writing environmental impact statements, Judy
gives private cello lessons, plays in numerous large and small
ensembles, and makes fiber art.
Michael Paul (Principal Trumpet) - A
member of the symphony since 2014 with
performances dating back to 1987. After
attending the University of Northern
Colorado and the University of North Texas,
Michael spent 14 years as musical director
for several cruise lines. Michael now lives in
Vancouver, Wa and is proud to be a part of the SWWS while actively playing in
several other big bands & jazz combo's in the Pacific Northwest.
Rebecca Rodriguez (trumpet) - Rebecca joined the
Symphony in 2015 and currently resides in Longview, WA.
Rebecca attended Central Washington University earning a
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and is currently working
on a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership through
Eastern Washington University. Rebecca is mcurrently
teaching band and choir at Cascade Middle School in
Longview and enjoys the opportunity to share music with
students and the community through her participation in the
Symphony.
Clinton Anderson (Bass Trombone); BM, MM. - A member of
the Symphony since 1977 also serves as Symphony Personnel
Manager. His orchestra experience started with Tacoma Youth
Symphony playing bass trombone. As a TYS member, Clint
toured Europe when they were invited to an orchestra festival
in St. Moritz, Switzerland. He was arranger for the Expo ’74
Band at the Spokane World’s Fair. Clint’s done arrangements
for the State of Washington, our Symphony and the
Northwest Wind Ensemble. Clint taught a variety of music
courses at various school districts around the state, retiring in
2015. He lives in Longview.
Brian C. Huffman (horn) - principal horn for the Southwest
Washington Symphony since 2008, Mr. Huffman has been a
music teacher in Longview/Kelso for 24 years. He has played
horn for over 38 years and studied with J. Christopher Leuba
(principal horn for the Chicago Symphony) at Western
Washington University. Mr. Huffman is an active musician in
the community and teaches private lessons on horn, trumpet,
and guitar. He performs in a 9 piece funk band, “Funk
Junkies”, an instrumental rock band, “The Dude”, and a
guitar/horn duo, “Miles from Davis.”
Ruth Kendall (French horn) - Ruth started playing French
Horn in the 5th grade in Maine and played in bands
throughout college where she studied chemical engineering.
Ruth first joined the symphony in 1983 shortly after moving to
Longview. She played with the group until 2001. After retiring
from a career in engineering, she dusted off her horn and
rejoined the Symphony in 2018.
Perry Calabrese (Tuba) - Joined the Symphony in 2008
following his son’s departure. A veteran of the United States
Marine Corps Field Band, Mr. Calabrese is a graduate of
Western Washington University and is retired from 33 years of
public school band directing. His bands over the years have
been recognized as setting the highest standard of excellence
in performance at All Northwest Music Educator’s Conference,
Two PacTen half-time shows, Mt.Hood and Reno International
Jazz Festivals, and guest performances including Lower
Columbia College Honor Bands. Mr. C resides in Castle Rock
where he’s raised his five children. In his retirement, his
passion is restoring vintage motorcycles.
Allen Triplett (tuba) - Al first joined the Symphony as a
member of the double bass section. A former Lower Columbia
College Music Student of the year (1980), Al won the first LCC
Symphonic Band Student Solo contest, before pursuing a
Music Education/Performance degree at Central Washington
University. He left school in 1984 and worked as a steamfitter
until his retirement in 2014. Al hails from Winlock,
Washington, and enjoys the challenges of symphonic music,
especially since he is often alone on his part.
Sharon Floyd (flute and piccolo) - Ms. Floyd joined the
symphony in 2005 and teaches third grade in the Ridgefield
School District. A native of Cowlitz county, she studied with
Tom Hall and Dorothy Rose Mason. Harvey Redmond and
Dennis Creek inspired Ms. Floyd to live a life filled with making
music. She plays with the Lower Columbia Symphonic Band,
Mahler Fest and is a member of the National Flute
Association. Ms. Floyd plays an Oston-Brannen flute, a
Brannen Piccolo and a Kingma Alto Flute. She holds a
Bachelor’s Degree from Washington State University and
Master’s Degree from George Fox University. Beyond playing,
Ms. Floyd loves to knit, sew and travel.
Roxanne Knutson (oboe) - Roxanne fell in love with the oboe
as a 5th-grader at Castle Rock Elementary after hearing an
older student perform. She joined the symphony in 1969,
leaving in 1971 to attend California Lutheran College, earning
a B.A. in music. She was privileged to study with Donald
Muggeridge of the LA Philharmonic. In 1980, Roxanne
returned to Castle Rock with her husband, Clarance. While
raising her children, Kristin and Brad, she performed with
numerous groups including pit orchestras, bands, and
quintets. She worked as a secretary for St. Paul Lutheran
Church and Castle Rock School District, retiring in 2019.
Lisa Sudar (oboe and English horn) - A member of the
symphony since coming to Longview in 1981, Lisa started
clarinet in grade school in Walla Walla, but changed to oboe in
junior high school because there was only one other oboe in
the band, and she loved the oboe’s sound. She attended
University of Washington earning degrees in English and
Linguistics, and studied oboe with Laila Storch. As soon as Lisa
joined the symphony as 2nd oboe, they needed an English
horn which she has doubled on since then. Lisa enjoys playing
for her church and other groups when needed. She and her
husband live on a tree farm west of Longview where they
raised their three children.
Ellen Bercovitz (flute) joined SWS upon arriving in Longview
in 1995. She now divides her time between her home in St.
Helens, WA, and her Bed & Breakfast in Portland. An eclectic
soul, her roles have included bus driver, actor/singer, college
instructor, social worker, backpacker, and contra dancer. She
earned degrees in music, English, social ecology, and social
work, and later returned to explore courses in math and
science. Inspired by her dad, she began flute on her own in
3rd grade. Currently principal flute of the Southwest
Washington Symphony, the Beaverton Symphony, the Tualatin
Valley Symphony, and the Oregon Mahler Festival, Ellen has
also enjoyed playing chamber music with friends, playing
piccolo in the Portland Wind Symphony, and performing with
the Portland Columbia Symphony and Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra.
Ann Long (piano) grew up in Indianapolis, and is a retired
Longview School District accompanist who has been with the
Symphony since 2009. She has accompanied numerous
organizations over the years, including St. Stephens Church,
LCC, Columbia Choral Ensemble and Chor Anno. She received
a BA in Music after her studies at Indiana University and the
University of Illinois. She was also a member of the Coachella
Valley Symphony. During the later years in her musical life,
she developed a love for playing chamber music, performing
with The Astoria Chamber Players and The Amicus Trio.
Currently she enjoys playing chamber music with her
husband, violinist Gary Lindstrom, and cellist Mike Woods.
She and Gary enjoy sailing their sailboat, Kestrel in Puget
Sound in the summer, and golfing in Palm Springs in the
winter.
David Walworth (percussion) David Walworth has been with
the Southwest Washington Symphony since 1969. He is
currently the timpanist for SWWS and percussionist for LCC
Symphonic Band. He has performed as timpanist and
percussionist with Whatcom Symphony, University of
Washington Wind Symphony, Bremerton Symphony, Central
Kitsap High School Band, and beat on a bass drum with
Silverdale Elementary Sixth Grade Marching Band. He enjoys
his mini farm, raising cows, chickens, carrots and corn. And
oh, he loves to sing, and conducts the Symphony Christmas
Chorale.
Meet the Musicians
Webmaster - Email pooustergraphics@gmail.com
Southwest Washington Symphony
P.O. Box 1011, Longview WA 98632
Email symphony at info@swwsymphony.org
Strings
VIOLINS
Carol Kirkman,
Concertmaster
Jodi Greig,
Assistant Concertmaster
Lauren Cash, Principal Violin II
Hunter Clark
Tamra Davis
Judy Jones
Allen Lesser
Gary Lindstrom
John Muir
Katy Olson
Sierra Paine
Sandy Rountree
Gennie Schoenecker
Svetlana Tsybikova
Dennis Weber
Elizabeth Zumstein
VIOLA
Steve Meharg, Principal
Dolphine V. Z. Mack*
Linda Monahan*
Deanna Thompson
CELLO
Rachel Davis, Principal
Sue Marble
Ryan Morrow
Eric Philbrook
Mike Woods
Judy Woodward
BASS
Don Monares, Principal
* Performed in the symphony’s
inaugural concert
Woodwind
FLUTE
Ellen Bercovitz, Principal
Byron Ford
Sharon Floyd
PICCOLO
Sharon Floyd
OBOE
Roxanne Knutson, Principal
Cris Mikkelsen
Lisa Sudar
ENGLISH HORN
Cris Mikkelsen
Lisa Sudar
CLARINET
Dick Uthmann, Principal
Ainsley Hayes
Kris McElroy-Weber
BASS CLARINET
Harvey Redmond
BASSOON
David Taylor, Principal
Justin Garrison
Sarah Wilson
Brass
FRENCH HORN
Brian Huffman, Principal
Ruth Kendall
Roylan Messinger
Ron Works
TRUMPET
Michael Paul, Principal
Warren Bartold
Rebecca Rodriguez
TROMBONE
Bud Sonderman, Principal
George Larsen
John Veltkamp
BASS TROMBONE
Clinton Anderson
Alex Blum
TUBA
Allen Triplett, Co-Principal
Perry Calabrese, Co-Principal
Percussion
Bill Comin, Principal
Angie Blum
Brad Dutz
David Walworth
Ginger Walworth
Lucas Wheeler
BANJO
Matt Olason
PIANO / KEYBOARD
Ann Marie Long
Ginger Walworth
Founded in 1966,
the Southwest Washington
Symphony is the region's premiere
all-volunteer orchestra.
“Where words fail, music speaks.”
-Hans Christian Anderson
Carol Kirkman (violin) began her love of the
violin at 10 years old. It was a love that has
lasted 56 years and still strong. Carol was
raised in Sacramento, California and
attended CSUS, receiving a BA in music. She
went to Portland to earn a masters in church
music from Western Seminary. Carol has
three grown children and six lovely
grandchildren. She became the
concertmaster of Southwest Washington
Symphony in 2014. Carol also plays in the
Vancouver Symphony and occasionally with
the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta in Hood
River. Carol is happily retired after 24 years
teaching orchestra.
Dolphine VanZanten Mack (viola) -
Dolphine studied violin as a youth, but
learned the viola to fill needs in school and
community orchestras. She moved to
Longview just before the Symphony was
founded and became a charter member.
Music has had a key role in her family; all
her children are accomplished musicians,
contributing to their communities.
Elizabeth Zumstein (violin) – Elizabeth
enthusiastically joined the Symphony in
2016. A native of Woodland, she began
learning the violin at age 11 along with her
Mom and four of her sisters. In addition to
teaching a handful of violin students, she
works at the local machine shop and keeps
the books for a landscaping company. She is
grateful to God for the opportunity to create
beautiful music with the Symphony.
Sandy Rountree (violin) – Born in Longview,
Sandy started music in 4th grade and
remembers sitting in band class, waiting for
her mother’s payday so she could get a
clarinet to play. Due to some
miscommunication, her mother brought
home a violin instead, so Sandy played the
violin. She joined the symphony in 1984 and
is now one of the old-timers. Retired, she
enjoys doing genealogy, reading mysteries,
writing stories, playing with her dog and
being a part of her church’s history museum.
Sierra Paine (violin) - A member of the
symphony since 2019, and a resident of
Longview, Sierra is a student at Mark
Morris High School where . Since
attending Mark Morris, she plays in the
band and orchestra, and competes in
knowledge bowl, bowling, and golf. She
has spent 9 summers playing in youth
symphonies and other ensembles in
Washington. Sierra enjoys being a part of
the Southwest Washington Symphony
because she loves to create music that can
touch the lives of others.
Katy Olson (violin) initially started playing
the violin in 3rd grade at Catlin Elementary
School and continued on through Kelso
High School where she discovered she
could get out of class to play for civic
engagements in the community. Today she
works as a librarian for the Longview
School District and still enjoys getting out
of work to play for the Fall Children’s
Concert with the SWS. Katy loves to travel,
read, and laugh with family and friends.
She still slips out of any obligation she
can...except for Symphony practice.
Tamra Davis (violin) earned her Bachelor
and Master of Music degrees in violin
performance from Brigham Young
University. She has had the opportunity to
perform with various ensembles
throughout the United States, Great Britain,
and Europe. As a freelance artist, she has
recorded on soundtracks, movie scores,
and advertisements. She is currently an
adjunct music instructor at LCC and has
been a member of the Southwest
Washington Symphony since 2014. Tamra
enjoys homeschooling her children and
being outdoors with her family.
Gary Lindstrom (violin) joined the
Symphony in 1994 at the invitation of
Marion Clark (cello). Starting in 3rd grade
in Burlingame, CA, he played violin
through high school. He has performed
with the Astoria Chamber Players,
Coachella Valley Symphony, Sunnyside
Chamber Orchestra, and piano trio,
quartet, and quintet works along with his
spouse, pianist, Ann Long. Additionally he
is a member of the Columbian Choral
Ensemble. His violin teachers included
Matt Mandrones (Vancouver Symphony)
and Jonathan Dubay (Oregon Symphony).
He has a Master’s Degree from the Pacific
School of Religion, Berkeley, CA and is
retired from the Port of Longview. He is a
past President of the symphony’s Board.
Lauren Cash (violin) – She began violin at
the age of six, started piano several years
later, and has never stopped playing music
since! Lauren joined the symphony in 2006
and enjoys her current role as Principal 2nd
violin. She loves passing on the joy of music
to local students, teaching music both
privately and at Journey Christian School. If
she’s not playing music or teaching you
might find her hiking, travelling, writing, or
spending time with family and friends.
Ann Long (piano) grew up in Indianapolis,
and is a retired Longview School District
accompanist who has been with the
Symphony since 2009. She has accompanied
numerous organizations over the years,
including St. Stephens Church, LCC,
Columbia Choral Ensemble and Chor Anno.
She received a BA in Music after her studies
at Indiana University and the University of
Illinois. She was also a member of the
Coachella Valley Symphony. During the later
years in her musical life, she developed a
love for playing chamber music, performing
with The Astoria Chamber Players and The
Amicus Trio. Currently she enjoys playing
chamber music with her husband, violinist
Gary Lindstrom, and cellist Mike Woods. She
and Gary enjoy sailing their sailboat, Kestrel
in Puget Sound in the summer, and golfing
in Palm Springs in the winter.
Sharon Floyd (flute and piccolo) - Ms. Floyd
joined the symphony in 2005 and teaches
third grade in the Ridgefield School District. A
native of Cowlitz county, she studied with Tom
Hall and Dorothy Rose Mason. Harvey
Redmond and Dennis Creek inspired Ms.
Floyd to live a life filled with making music.
She plays with the Lower Columbia
Symphonic Band, Mahler Fest and is a
member of the National Flute Association.
Ms. Floyd plays an Oston-Brannen flute, a
Brannen Piccolo and a Kingma Alto Flute. She
holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Washington
State University and Master’s Degree from
George Fox University. Beyond playing, Ms.
Floyd loves to knit, sew and travel.
Roxanne Knutson (oboe) - Roxanne fell in
love with the oboe as a 5th-grader at Castle
Rock Elementary after hearing an older
student perform. She joined the symphony in
1969, leaving in 1971 to attend California
Lutheran College, earning a B.A. in music. She
was privileged to study with Donald
Muggeridge of the LA Philharmonic. In 1980,
Roxanne returned to Castle Rock with her
husband, Clarance. While raising her children,
Kristin and Brad, she performed with
numerous groups including pit orchestras,
bands, and quintets. She worked as a
secretary for St. Paul Lutheran Church and
Castle Rock School District, retiring in 2019.
Allen Triplett (tuba) - Al first joined the
Symphony as a member of the double bass
section. A former Lower Columbia College
Music Student of the year (1980), Al won the
first LCC Symphonic Band Student Solo
contest, before pursuing a Music
Education/Performance degree at Central
Washington University. He left school in
1984 and worked as a steamfitter until his
retirement in 2014. Al hails from Winlock,
Washington, and enjoys the challenges of
symphonic music, especially since he is
often alone on his part.
Perry Calabrese (Tuba) - Joined the
Symphony in 2008 following his son’s
departure. A veteran of the United States
Marine Corps Field Band, Mr. Calabrese is a
graduate of Western Washington University
and is retired from 33 years of public school
band directing. His bands over the years
have been recognized as setting the highest
standard of excellence in performance at All
Northwest Music Educator’s Conference,
Two PacTen half-time shows, Mt.Hood and
Reno International Jazz Festivals, and guest
performances including Lower Columbia
College Honor Bands. Mr. C resides in Castle
Rock where he’s raised his five children. In
his retirement, his passion is restoring
vintage motorcycles.
Brian C. Huffman (horn) - principal horn
for the Southwest Washington Symphony
since 2008, Mr. Huffman has been a music
teacher in Longview/Kelso for 24 years. He
has played horn for over 38 years and
studied with J. Christopher Leuba (principal
horn for the Chicago Symphony) at
Western Washington University. Mr.
Huffman is an active musician in the
community and teaches private lessons on
horn, trumpet, and guitar. He performs in a
9 piece funk band, “Funk Junkies”, an
instrumental rock band, “The Dude”, and a
guitar/horn duo, “Miles from Davis.”
Rebecca Rodriguez (trumpet) - Rebecca
joined the Symphony in 2015 and currently
resides in Longview, WA. Rebecca attended
Central Washington University earning a
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and is
currently working on a Master’s degree in
Educational Leadership through Eastern
Washington University. Rebecca is mcurrently
teaching band and choir at Cascade Middle
School in Longview and enjoys the opportunity
to share music with students and the
community through her participation in the
Symphony.
Michael Paul
(Principal Trumpet) - A
member of the symphony
since 2014 with performances
dating back to 1987. After
attending the University of
Northern Colorado and the University of North Texas,
Michael spent 14 years as musical director for several cruise
lines. Michael now lives in Vancouver, Wa and is proud to be a
part of the SWWS while actively playing in several other big
bands & jazz combo's in the Pacific Northwest.
Judy Woodward, (cello) joined SWWS in
2018. Although she commutes to Longview
from Astoria, Oregon, on rehearsal and
concert nights, Mike (cello) and Trudy
Woods welcome her in their home, where
Judy is wined and dined, provided her own
bedroom, and the next day joins Mike in
cello duets. Other musical highlights include
playing in a string quartet to accompany the
first Canadian youth to be Queen Elizabeth’s
organist, during his homecoming recital in
Nelson, B.C. Now retired from writing
environmental impact statements, Judy
gives private cello lessons, plays in
numerous large and small ensembles, and
makes fiber art.
Sue Marble (cello) - After careers in nursing
and psychology, Sue returned to the cello,
her first love, in 2018. She is a student of
Elizabeth Byrd and joined the Symphony in
Autumn of 2019. Sue, her husband and two
cats are enjoying their retirement by the
river in Columbia City, Oregon.
Rachel Davis (cello) - Rachel joined the
Symphony in 2019 after moving from
Gresham, OR. She was blessed to grow up in
a family that encouraged her musical
interests. Rachel began playing the cello in
her school orchestra at age 10. She pursued
a degree in Music Education and graduated
with a Bachelor’s degree from Berry College
in 2007. After graduating, she has
performed with various groups including the
Beaverton Symphony, the Willamette Falls
Symphony, and the Portland Civic Orchestra.
She also has recorded cello tracks and
performed with several independent rock
bands like Capraesque and Matthew
Fountain and the Whereabouts. Currently,
she teaches music at Napavine Elementary
and teaches private lessons to students in
Lewis and Cowlitz counties. Rachel lives
with her family in Winlock, WA.
David Walworth (percussion) David
Walworth has been with the Southwest
Washington Symphony since 1969. He is
currently the timpanist for SWWS and
percussionist for LCC Symphonic Band. He
has performed as timpanist and
percussionist with Whatcom Symphony,
University of Washington Wind Symphony,
Bremerton Symphony, Central Kitsap High
School Band, and beat on a bass drum with
Silverdale Elementary Sixth Grade Marching
Band. He enjoys his mini farm, raising cows,
chickens, carrots and corn. And oh, he loves
to sing, and conducts the Symphony
Christmas
