Sinfonia Gulf Coast | Destin Florida

Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community through imaginative and innovative musical programming. Our goal is to enrich and expand the traditional orchestral experience through unique artistic disciplines and collaborations, enhancing our region's cultural vitality.

Demetrius Fuller, Music Director & Conductor Music Director & Conductor
Demetrius Fuller

Innovative and energetic young conductor, Demetrius Fuller is garnering critical acclaim at home and abroad. Entering his second season as Music Director of Florida’s Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Fuller has redefined the symphony experience for the Northwest Florida region offering inspiring and artistically evocative performances and exciting critics and patrons alike.

Demetrius' Bio

Board of Directors

Sinfonia is guided by a supportive board of directors, and we are inspired by their leadership.

Traci Stokes, President
Frank Berte, Vice President
Carol Gagliardi, Secretary
Laura Roesch, Treasurer
- Steve Barber
- Michelle Boerstler
- Gale Culling
- Demetrius Fuller
- Kevin M. Helmich
- Karen Henard
- Nelda Jackson
- Laynee McWilliams
- Sterling Riggs
- Joyce Waters-Smith
- Jade Stanford
- Mark Violette
- Mary Kathryn Wells

Sinfonia's
Music Makers

Violins
Mari Thomas, concertmaster
Rang Hee Kim, associate concertmaster
M. Brent Williams, assistant concertmaster
Kate Kelley, principal second
Luis Gustavo Alberto
Emily Blankenship
Nina Bledsoe
Minyoung Cho
Olena Chorna
Laney Crews
Kim Hain
Carina de la Hoz
Monica de la Hoz
Hannah Hall
Teresa Holikova
Hojin Kim
Sara Nodine
Ji-yeon Ryu
Carol Wolowsky

Viola
Daren Fuster, principal
Melissa Brewer
Mauricio Cespedes
Danny Keesler
Colleen Manseau
Gisela Rodriguez
Jessica Sicsú
Ginger Williams
Andrew Wiseman

Cello
Greg Sauer, principal
Scott Crowley, principal
Chun-Hsin Chang
David Eccles
Jayoung Kim
Judy Link
Geneses Oliveira
James Verdier

Bass
Marcos Machado, principal
Sergio Acerb
Brian Hall
Kevin Ray
Patricia Silva
Roberto Vianna

Flute
Robin Horne, principal
Kim Gandrup
Angela McCuiston

Clarinet
Nancy Saleeby, principal
Ron Smith
Natalie Szabo

Oboe
Sherwood Wise, principal
Sarah Mueller
Stephanie Nissen

Bassoon
Scott Pool, principal
Matt Fay

French Horns
Carrie Strickland, principal
William Schafer
William Farmer
Jack Martin
Sivan Adato

Trumpets
Ashley Hall, principal
Randall Haynes
Graham Steeds
Justin Juarez

Trombone
Louis Lugo, principal
Andy Mitchell

Tuba
Austin Howle, principal

Percussion
Timothy Beattie, principal
Megan Arns
Mike Cecil
Mike Glaze
Mike Hughes

Piano
Valerie Trujillo, principal
Daniel Smith

Personnel Manager
Brent Williams

Production Manager Jeff Cole