Meet The Orchestra

Sean Gao

Sean Gao

Sean Gao began studying violin at the age of six with his father, Tony. At…
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Trevor Wilson

Trevor Wilson

Trevor Wilson is a conductor and composer who from 2022–2025 held the position of RBC…
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Henry Shapard

Henry Shapard

Henry Shapard is the Principal Cello of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, appointed by VSO Music…
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Mayu Isom *

Mayu Isom *

Mayu Isom is joining the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Acting Assistant Principal Oboe and English…
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Mayu Isom *

Mayu Isom *

Mayu Isom is joining the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Acting Assistant Principal Oboe and English…
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Griffin Cutaiar *

Griffin Cutaiar *

Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, bass trombonist Griffin Cutaiar is currently serving as acting bass…
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Jesse Lu *

Jesse Lu *

Jesse Lu is a bassist with experience playing in symphonies across North America, including the…
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Christopher Chan

Christopher Chan

Christopher Josin Chan joined the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra cello section in 2024. Originally from Toronto,…
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Zach Masri

Zach Masri

Zach is the Assistant Principal Timpanist/Section Percussionist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Prior to joining…
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Jonathan Lo

Jonathan Lo

Canadian cellist Jonathan Lo has performed throughout North America and Europe as a soloist and…
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Karin Walsh

Karin Walsh

Karin Walsh has played Second Oboe in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since 2006. From 2006-2008…
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Ethan Shrier

Ethan Shrier Trombone

Ethan Shrier, a native of Potomac, MD, was appointed principal trombone of the Vancouver Symphony…
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Alexander Wide

Alexander Wide French Horn

Alexander Wide is a recent addition to the VSO, joining as Principal Horn in September…
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William Loveless

William Loveless French Horn

Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, William has traveled around the world performing on tour…
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Manuel Lok

Manuel Lok

Manuel Lok is a Canadian violinist born and raised in Toronto. He earned his bachelor’s…
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Joo Bin Yi

Joo Bin Yi Oboe

Joo Bin Yi, a native of South Korea, earned his Bachelor and Master of Music…
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