Although The Dallas Opera Orchestra, by necessity, is largely out of sight during most performances, there’s no doubt that this group of professional musicians forms the backbone of every Dallas Opera production—providing atmosphere, artistry, high drama and consistent vocal support.
On one of the rare occasions when the orchestra performed in concert, a local music critic recognized that even without all the trappings of opera, the ensemble “played with spirit and finesse.”
Music Director / Conductor
Emmanuel Villaume
Music Director & Conductor
Nicole Paiement
Principal Guest Conductor
First Violins
Ellen dePasquale
The Mary Anne Cree Concertmaster, in memory of Rosine Smith Sammons
Ami Davolt Campbell
Associate Concertmaster
Grace Kang Wollett
Assistant Concertmaster
The Mary Anne Cree Concertmaster, in memory of Rosine Smith Sammons
Ami Davolt Campbell
Associate Concertmaster
Grace Kang Wollett
Assistant Concertmaster
Florence Wang Conrad
Amy Faires
David Miles Wolcott
Junsoo Park
Paige Kossuth
Kathy Johnson^
Jane Escueta^
Amy Faires
David Miles Wolcott
Junsoo Park
Paige Kossuth
Kathy Johnson^
Jane Escueta^
Second Violins
Violas
Cello
Bass
Flute
Ebonee Thomas
Piccolo
Ebonee Thomas
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
John Searcy
Principal
Principal
Horn
Jackson Prasifka
Gerry Wood*
Stacie Mickens^
Shelby Nugent
Gerry Wood*
Stacie Mickens^
Shelby Nugent
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Jeff Baker
Principal
Principal
Timpani
Deborah Mashburn
The Joan S. Reisch Principal Timpani Chair
The Joan S. Reisch Principal Timpani Chair
Percussion
Drew Lang^
Harp
Barbara Biggers
Acting Principal
Acting Principal
Staff
Brad Wagner
Personnel Manager
Shannon Highland
Librarian
Personnel Manager
Shannon Highland
Librarian
* On Leave 2022/2023 Season
^ 2022-23 Season Substitute
^ 2022-23 Season Substitute