GAR-FIELD ORCHESTRA ALUMNI PAGE

Updated on 6/16/10
This will be a place where you can find your "old" stand partner and other GF orchestra alumni. If you would like to be listed on the page please send me the following information: your name, when you were here, what instrument you played and a few words about what you are doing now. Please tell us if you are still playing your instrument! Also let me know if you would like your Email address listed. gforchestra at yahoo.com
  • Class of '75,  Vicki (O'Neill) Lyttle , Violin; "Married in 1979 to Robert Lyttle, to whom I am STILL married. We have three children, David 16, Erin 14 and Laura 13. I am a legal secretary at a large communications law firm in Washington, DC. I don't play in any organized groups, but I still play occasionally for relaxation.".
  • Class of '76,  Joe MacFarlane , Clarinet (also sax in jazz band "First Thing Thursday"); "Band director for 19 years.  Now administrative assistant at Stonewall Jackson High School since 2000." Married to Diane (Brown '84) with two children Nicolas (3) Lacey (1)."
  • Class of '76,  Priscilla (Mahood) Norris , Cello; "Hey I just found your web page! Cool! I graduated from Gar-Field in 1976. I played cello. I am still active musically, playing weddings and local musical theater. I have a music ed degree from San Diego State University but I chose not to go into teaching. My name is Priscilla Norris, but was Priscilla Mahood when I was at Gar-Field. Cheryl Prince was the director when I was there."
  • Class of '82, Susan Katsarelis, Violin. Private studio teacher and freelance musician.
  • Class of '83, Janet Morrissey, Viola. "It's Janet Morrissey (from the Jean, Sue, John gang). I am now Janet Stauffer and live in Fredericksburg. I have a son Christopher (6). Mom and Dad live in Libertytown, MD. Jean ('85) just started taking violin lessons again and I still have my viola. She is married to Randy Cox and has Liam (5) and Erin (1)."
  • Class of '85, Charmane Delaverson Dail, Violin. Member of the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra.
  • Class of '85, Rachel Larson Lassy, Violin. PhD in Micro Biology from the University of Illinios Urbana Champaign "I do play with two local orchestras: the Champaign-Urbana Symphony and the Danville Symphony (Danville is a town 30 miles from here). So, I have been keeping up somewhat. I really like the CU symphony -- the conductor is good (which makes a difference : ) !)"
  • Class of '85, Andy Palmer, Bass. "Currently strings teacher in the Memphis City Schools, and bassist in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Married to Susan Palmer (met at JMU) and have one son, Jacob, who turns one year on April 13."
  • Class of '85, Carolyn Stuart, Violin. Teaching Violin at University of Southern Florida (Tampa). Also working on DMA at SUNY Stoneybrook
  • Class of '85, Glenda -Campbell- Petrovics, Flute. "Thanks for the alumni page. I have found two friends that I have been wanting to get in touch with again. I was in the orchestra for only a short time my senior year. I am still playing with it a little when I have time, but definitely not with an orchestra. I was thrilled when my daughter (12) decided to play an instrument and picked up the clarinet. It caused me to want to play again. My career choice was in the other direction though, I am an artist and I have my own gallery just north of Richmond. I hope that you remember me. I sure remember you.. and I really loved the short time I was in the orchestra. Thanks again for the page."
  • Class of '87, Kim Richmond Fields, viola; "second grade teacher in Richmond County Public Schools; ringer for Lynchburg Symphony and Concert Soloists of Washington; teach private violin lessons; play extensively in area churches with husband, William (french hornist and band director)."
  • Class of '87, Earle Perez, Cello. Prinicpal cello of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, St Joseph, MI. Currently contributes to Band & Orchestra Product News.
  • Class of '87, Marilyn Pugh Gaskins, viola. Chemist. Southeastern Public Service Authority. "Busts it out when old college quartet partners get together. Occasionally, will play with Va. Beach Symphony. Loving life."
  • Class of '87, Gretchen P. Horne (Ennett), violin. Team leader for the production of Biosynthetic Human Insulin (BHI) for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis (celebrating 10 year anniversary in June 2002). Married to Reginald K. Horne (from Virginia Tech, 1989 - 10 year anniversary in August 2002) and we have three children - Quinton Alexander, 8 years old; Kayla Nicole, 4 years old; Jarred Keith, 2 years old. I still play occasionally at church and for weddings (both piano and violin), but not as much as I would like. Of course, the challenge is finding the time. I still pull out old Sr. Regional and All-State tapes and remember the "old days" on stage."
  • Class of '87, Kristine Flinchum Hill, Violin. "I have been teaching high school social studies for eight years and I recently received my masters degree in instructional technology. I still have only one little girl who is three and a half. My husband Sam is a federal firefighter in Washington D.C. and we live in Colonial Beach. I have not touched my violin in about four years except to play for Elizabeth and to teach her some basics. I would love to play in an orchestra again but have not yet saved enough time in my day to commit to do so. Thats all folks!"
  • Class of '88, Jenny Newell, Violin. I just found the orchestra alumni page and had a great time seeing what everyone is up to. I thought Iˆ‚d update you as well, since I am back in Virginia. After serving for 3.5 years as Executive Director of Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (where I had no time for violin or anything but work), I took a job three months ago as Director of Development at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Virginia. I am enjoying my return to Virginia, and am happy in my new job. I am staying with my parents until my husband makes the move from New York to here (canˆ‚t afford more than one New York mortgage!). He is a Canadian jazz trombonist, Kurtis Pivert, and weˆ‚ve been married five years. (updated 7/5/05) .
  • Class of '89, Beth Sunderland, Violin. "Yes, I am STILL in the area. I have been teaching 9th and 10th grade Health/PE/Drivers Education & coaching since 1995. After taking a year off from the PWC School System, I ventured to Fairfax County to teach & coach. I love it! Was I ever THAT bad as a student? Ha ha!! Sad to say, I haven't picked up my violin in about 2 years, but I dream of being the next Dixie Chic...if only I could find a fiddle instructor. Anybody know of one? Take care! Miss ya Mr. T!!!!"
  • Class of '90, Scott Richard, Violin. "No offense, but I haven't touched it since I graduated". Working in Manassas for a IBM tele-/data- communications company
  • Class of '91, Eileen BP Smuzynski (formerly Eileen Perez), Violin. "Married to Aaron Smuzynski (G-F '91, played alto sax in Symphonic and Jazz Bands). Two kids, Ella (Emerald Lane) who wil be 3 years old on April 28, 2000 and Aris (Aristotle W) who will be 1 year old on April 30, 2000. Living in Mebane, North Carolina. Working in Durham, North Carolina at Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company as a technical writer in the Documentation group for Branch Operations. Play only once in a while. (Being in NC with a banjo-playing neighbor, I find myself compelled to play fiddle tunes when I do play!)"
  • Class of '91, Theresa Moyers, Violin. String teacher at Godwin Middle School in Prince William County, as well as teaching violin privately.
  • Class of '91, Erika Thirkill, Viola. Currently working for the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT)."I haven't played in a while though - shame on me!"
  • Class of '91, Shannon Coulbourn-Moses, Violin. "Married with a son, Ryan, born 12-10-1999. Currently a stay at home mom."
  • Class of '92, Carlos and Christine Menendez, Violin; "(formally Chris Kemp) married to Carlos Menendez, Bass, the love of my life since 1990. (met in Orchestra, Thanks Mr. T :) ) Living in Florida, currently both playing for our church in a contemporary Christian band. No children as of yet. Wishing though :)"
  • Class of '92, Liz Porter (soon to be Perry), bassoon (also sax and bass clarinet in pit orchestra and jazz band); "Will be getting married in Oct. (fiance Gerald Perry - played trombone in high school in Chesapeake, Va), and moving to Greensboro, NC; currently working as a veterinary assistant; haven't played bassoon or sax or clarinet since leaving WVU in 94, but picked up french horn at ODU for a few years....not playing any of those instruments any more, but am ringing handbells and also singing at my home church here in dale city...."
  • Class of '93, Ed J Goewey, Violin and Viola in GF Chamber Orchestra. Current Music Habit: Play "fiddle", Mandolin, guitar, and backing vocals in a group called "The Shield". Lives in Denver, Colorado
  • Class of '93, Julia Hull, Violin; "Currently living in New Jersey, working for MetLife. Still play my violin, currently playing for the New Jersey Renaissance Faire."
  • Class of '93, Jared McElwee , Percussion; Works for Microsoft in Redmond, WA and is currently playing with the Sammamish Symphony and the Kirkland Symphony.
  • Class of '94, Jessica (Barger) Dailey , Viola; "I am out of the Army, living in Kentucky with my husband (who I met in the Army) and my 2 boys. I am a stay at home mom, raising Joey,4 and Woody,2. I haven't really played the viola in an organized group since graduation, but I have picked it up and tried to play it!"
  • Class of '96, Rosemary Garrett , Violin; "I will be getting married on October 7, 2000. Then I will be Rosemary Tortorella. I occasionally pick up my violin and play it. I miss playing in an orchestra. It was a great experience. I graduated in May 2000 from Mt. St. Mary's College with a degree in Mathematics and Latin. I am now working for the federal government for the General Services Administration in Arlington, VA."
  • Class of '96, Diana Rice , Violin; "My name is Diana Rice, I am the manager of patron services at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna (a fancy name for the complaint department). I love working in theatre, but do not play my violin regularly. I do pick it up for the occasional wedding, but fearing that I may ruin someone's ceremony, I always suggest hiring Patty Chamberlin. :) By the way, have you heard from Jen Dodson lately, I am desperately trying to get a hold of her. Oh, and my brother is actually graduating this year from GF, so there will be no Rices there for the first time in 8 years! Oh my! --Di"
  • Class of '98, Natalie Anzzolin , Cello; Accounting Major and Music Minor at James Madison University.
  • Class of '99, Hayley Intharayaem, Violin. Music major at George Mason University.
  • Class of '99, Sarah Clendaniel, Viola. Major "undecided" at James Madison University.


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