Press Release: New Musicians Join Modesto Symphony Orchestra Roster

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MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org 

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2025

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(Pictured: Kathleen Balfe, principal cello; Jonathan Flaksman, assistant principal cello; Aiden Hogan, cello; Samuel Wamhoff, principal trombone; Hiram Rodriguez, trombone)

New Musicians Join Modesto Symphony Orchestra Roster

MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Music Director Nicholas Hersh welcome five new members to the Orchestra’s roster, including the appointment of Kathleen Balfe as the orchestra’s new principal cellist and Samuel Wamhoff as principal trombone.

Principal Cello Kathleen Balfe, Assistant Principal Cello Jonathan Flaksman, Cello Aiden Hogan joined the Orchestra in May 2024. Principal Trombone Samuel Wamhoff and Second Chair Trombone Hiram Rodriguez joined in November 2024.

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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts. The DoubleTree Hotel is the official hotel of the MSO.

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