Nash Tomey

Nash Tomey joins the MSO as the new Assistant Principal Bass.  A member of the Kansas City Symphony from 2017-2022, Mr. Tomey is an experienced orchestral bassist and chamber musician. He attended the New England Conservatory where he studied with Boston Symphony Assistant Principal Bass Lawrence Wolfe and Donald Palma of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Under the tutelage of … Continued

Samantha Rodriguez

Samantha Rodriguez is thrilled to be a part of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, serving as assistant principal third chair violist. Previously, she was third chair of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of the viola section for nine years. Rodriguez is also a frequent substitute with the Minnesota Orchestra and is principal violist of … Continued

John Bian

Violinist John Bian, born in St. Paul, Minn., is an active orchestral musician who has studied with many notable concertmasters across the country. He is seen frequently in violin sections of major orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his large ensemble career, … Continued