Our Musicians

Learn about our musicians by clicking on the names below.
Many are teachers, who might have room in their studios, or play in small ensembles, you could hire.
But most of all, we like to introduce ourselves and thank you for supporting us, the Boise Baroque Orchestra.

Artistic Director, Robert Franz   -  sponsored by Jeff & Jo-Anne Smith

​Violin:
Dawn Douthit, Concertmaster   - sponsored by Judith Roberts
Katherine Jarvis, Principal  - sponsored by Kay Hardy & Gregory Kaslo
Geoffrey Hill, Associate Concertmaster  -  sponsored by Anne & Bob Hay
Anna-Marie Vargas - sponsored by Linda Droker & Paul Dacher
Kathy Stutzman  -  sponsored by Frank Lonyay & Barbara Jameson​
​Susan Courtial  -   sponsored by Don & Mary Hobson
Jonelle Darrow - sponsored by Kristen Hopper & Claudia McNair
Holly Lawrence  -  sponsored by Frank Lonyay & Barbara Jameson​
Petra Schwarthoff     - sponsored by Michelle Crawforth
​Laurel Talley   - sponsored by Michelle Crawforth
Open position

Viola:
Jennifer Drake, Principal 
Emily Jones
Open position

Cello:
​Brian Hodges, Principal     -  sponsored by Stephanie Kennedy
Micah Claffey  
Lorie Marmon Scherer       -  sponsored by David C. Miles

Bass:
​Renaud Boucher-Browning 

 Flute: 
​Fernando Perez
Melanie Keller 

Oboe:
Kimberly Everett Ganong  -  sponsored by Rick & Jan Ganong 
Jessie Brown and Faline
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Bassoon: 
​Janelle Oberbillig    -  sponsored by Yvonne McCoy & Garry Wenske
Donovan Schatz 

​Horn : 
Brian Vance   -  sponsored by Russ & Janet Buschert 
Mark Givens 

Trumpet:
​Derek Ganong   -   sponsored by Dave & Sandy Everett
Rachael Johnston 

Timpani:
William Shaltis -  sponsored by Helen & Scott Carter 

Harpsichord/Organ:
​James Watkinson