Here are photos from the orchestra pit at McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon, WA) for the Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest production of Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun”. Produced by Leslie Asplund, Directed by Brenda Mueller and conducted by Conrad Askland.
2006 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN MUSICIANS:
Flute I – Alicia Jackson
Flute II – Lorie Wooldridge
Flute sub – Stephanie Bethea
Oboe – Rebecca Wright
Clarinet I – Ashley Hall
Clarinet II – Darian Asplund
Clarinet sub – Michelle Hanna
Trumpet I – Cindy Luna
French Horn – AJ Brodin
French Horn – Jim Gaudette
Trombone I – Brian Bernethy
Trombone II – David Andersson
Drums – Dean Bunnell
Bass – William Maxwell
Cello – Kathryn Murray
Cello – Sharon Sparling
Guitar – Paul Hixson
Harp – Christy Swartz
Keyboard I – Ruth Haines
Keyboard II – Lauren Lippens
Conductor – Conrad Askland
My favorite element about this particular group was the mix of seasoned musicians and young players. What a great way for young musicians to learn, and for seasoned players to share their experience!