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Meet Stafford Sinfonia
At Stafford Sinfonia, we strive to bring the music of the world’s greatest composers to the people of Staffordshire. Our members are passionate about music, and we work hard to bring the highest quality performances to our audiences. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty of classical music, and we are proud to provide that to the people of Staffordshire.
Our orchestra is comprised of talented musicians from across the Midlands and our concerts are a great way to experience the beauty of classical music. We believe in making music accessible to everyone and strive to ensure that our performances are enjoyable for all. We hope you will join us at one of our concerts soon!
Our MD, leader, and members
Music Director
Jack Lovell-Huckle
Jack Lovell-Huckle has led Stafford Sinfonia since 2016. Outside of Stafford Sinfonia, he is an Assistant Conductor with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Spires Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra in Coventry and conducts the Mahler Orchestra in Malvern.
Leader
Simon Coombs
A member of Stafford Sinfonia since 2007, Simon Coombs also plays with several orchestras and other chamber ensembles throughout the Midlands and the north of England.
Members of the Orchestra
Wind Brass and Percussion
Flute
Wendy Rowley Principal
Frances Melville Subprincipal
Oboe
Jennifer Lawton Principal
Victoria Adams Subprincipal
Clarinet
Elizabeth Jones Principal
Isabelle Howie Subprincipal
Bassoon
Graeme Rudland Principal
Roger Harrison Subprincipal
Trumpet
Colin Moody Principal
David Godfrey Subprincipal
French Horn
William Moss Principal
Jill Brittle Subprincipal
Percussion
Michael Hurdley Principal
Members of the Orchestra
Strings
Violin I
Simon Coombs Leader
Rachel Fuller Subprincipal
Jamie Parkes
Sally Wilmot
Laura Pietrek
Sam Meacham
Patrick Park
Violin I
Liz Street Principal
Lorraine Ruse Subprincipal
Gerry Carleston Tinbergen
Patricia Lain
Helena Grealish
Rod Grealish
Jill Merriman
Anne Husar
Jennifer Goodwin
Ann Felton
Viola
Reece Galley Principal
Ruth Parkes Subprincipal
Christine Henderson
Stephanie Goodwin
Paul Evans
Cello
Seb Lovell-Huckle Principal
Emily Cox Subprincipal
Sally Ann Walker
Steph Owen
Mike Dyson
Lucy Fowell
Double Bass
George Fletcher Principal
Suzanne Frost Subprincipal
Brandon Mertins
Adam Wayne