New Principal Musicians | 2025-26 Season

September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025

New Principal Musicians | 2025-26 Season

The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new principal musicians for the upcoming season. The principal players were selected through a comprehensive blind audition process, and each musician brings a distinguished record of professional orchestral experience to their new role with the DSO. 

Please join us in welcoming:
Mao Omura
 – Associate Concertmaster
Yi-Wen Yeh
 – Principal Second Violin
Hilary Gamble-Villareal
 – Principal Viola
Amy Wright
 – Principal Flute
Michael DeSousa
 – Principal Trombone
Jackson Riffle
 – Principal Timpani & Percussion

We are so excited to have these outstanding musicians join us, and we look forward to the artistry, leadership, and energy they will bring to the orchestra.