About
About the Orchestra
Welcome! We are an all-volunteer orchestra performing four concert series each season. Come hear us play, or better yet, come play with us.
Founded in 1987, the Willow Creek Community Orchestra brings together musicians of all ages and backgrounds. We rehearse weekly and perform throughout the year at venues across the county.
Leadership
Artistic Leadership
Alan Brooks
Music Director
Elena Vasquez
Concertmaster
Concertmaster since 2022. Elena teaches violin at Willow Creek Middle School.
Season
Upcoming Events
No upcoming public events at this time.
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The Ensemble
Our Members
Cello
Mei Chen
Principal cellist and founding member of the chamber series.
David Nguyen
Clarinet
Marcus Webb
Flute
Sarah Lindqvist
Principal flute. Sarah also plays piccolo on our pops programs.
Percussion
Ray Delgado
Timpanist and percussion section leader.
Trumpet
Anita Kowalski
Violin I
James Okafor
Elena Vasquez
Concertmaster since 2022. Elena teaches violin at Willow Creek Middle School.
Violin II
Tom Reilly
Priya Sharma
Priya has played violin for 20 years and leads our second violins.
Other Members
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Tristan Rhodes
Membership
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Audition details
Auditions are held the first Tuesday of each month. Prepare two contrasting excerpts and expect a short sight-reading exercise.
Current openings
26 across 7 sections
Violin I
7 openingsIntermediate to advanced players welcome.
Violin II
6 openingsCello
4 openingsTwo open chairs this season.
Flute
2 openingsClarinet
2 openingsTrumpet
2 openingsPercussion
3 openingsTimpani experience a plus.