Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Musicians

Musician Spotlight

Sheila Lucas

Sheila Lucas is a native Dallasite, born in the Deep Ellum section of downtown. She received a Bachelor of Music Performance from UNT, and a master’s degree from A&M. For over 30 years Sheila has played coast to coast with ensembles ranging from regional symphonies to rock groups. In 1994, she joined the WFSO and quickly fell in love with the orchestra, the patrons, and the city. An interest in Texas politics led Sheila to becoming a Precinct chair for the Texas Senate, District 2, and also serve as a Dallas County Election Judge.

Fun Facts:

Favorite Wichita Falls restaurant: When in Wichita Falls, I enjoy dining at the Pioneer Restaurant or grabbing a pizza from Marco’s.

Describe your family and/or pets: A rescued Pitbull and two cats

Favorite hobby: In my free time, I enjoy hanging around my home on Lake Ray Hubbard, learning to paddle-board and wind surf, gardening, cooking, playing with my pets. I’m a lifelong motorcycle rider, and currently ride a Yamaha Star 650 custom. So, between the bass, the dog, and my bike, my house can get pretty loud!

Age you started playing your instrument: in the 6^th grade

Favorite onstage moment: My favorite onstage moments occur when I can’t tell if it is sweat or tears running down my face.

Favorite piece of music: My musical tastes are quite eclectic, with Glam Rock and electro-dance being my favorites as far as pops goes, and in the orchestra, I like the heavy stuff, so I can ‘bring my thunder’.

First Violin

Kristen Van Cleve, Concert Master

Barbara Allen

Wayne Bennett

Ludmilla Duston

Michelle Finklea

Andre Gustus

Kathy Johnson

Karen-Lim Smith

Dean Raskin

Christine Rewolinski

Victor Rupert

Lisa Shields

Tammy Sparks

Tonda Sykes

Chuong Vu

Second Violin

Becky Rathbun*, Associate Concert Master

Susan Younghans, Associate Principal

Doreida Aleksi

Theresa Anderson

Emily Aquin

Robert Gonzalez

Zenobia Leyva-Martinez

Karen Lim-Smith

Anca Lorincz

Mary Nesvadba

Jennifer Parkhurst

Elizabeth Pritchard

Brian Rafferty

John Schertz

Viola

Jenny Sweetman*

Heather Blanco

Peggy Harrison

Monlka Idaslak

Steven Juarez

Alexis Lantgen

Gina Menden

Iris Messinger

Paul Palmer

Tom Schrandt

Imelda Tecson

Meghan Vangeli

Cello

Dwight Anderson*

Kimberly Greene

Shawna Hamilton

Michael Hitchcock

Ron Hough

Barbara Kavanaugh

Dan Lewis

Mary Manekis

Kirsten Underwood

String Bass

Mike Lelevich*

Steve Brown

Nancy Cook

Will Coppoc

Sheila Lucas

Joel McMillan

Gudrun Raschen

Tony Rosario

Flute

Pam Youngblood *

Janelle Olson

Michele Schrandt

Oboe

James Hobbs*

Ceci Lagarenne

Kelly Diaz Seitz

Stewart Williams

Clarinet

Sharon Deuby*

Ken Krause*

David Belcher

Rebecca Wenck

Bassoon

Charlie Hall*

Marty Spake

Luke Varland

Trumpet

James Sims*

John Moots

Larry Spencer

Bert Truax

French Horn

Bill Scharnberg*

Dennis Houghton

Karen Houghton

Jason Lewis

Heather Suchodolski

Trombone

Jonathan Gill*

Keith Johnson

Justin Lewis

Matt Luttrell

Eric Swanson

Tuba

Mark Finley*

Chris Vivio

Percussion

Denny Jones

Adam Lynskey

Josh Powell

Timpani

Corey Robinson

Piano

Ruth Morrow*

Music Librarian

Wayne Bennett

Stage Manager

Breonna McNeely

Personnel Contractor

Barbara Allen

*Principal

Musician Spotlight

Sheila Lucas

First Violin

Second Violin

Viola

Cello

String Bass

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet

Bassoon

Trumpet

French Horn

Trombone

Tuba

Percussion

Timpani

Piano

Music Librarian

Stage Manager

Personnel Contractor

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