Heads in the clouds. Hearts in the music.

Bridging the gap between popular culture and traditional orchestra music, The Elsewhen Orchestra brings to life some of the most loved music of our time. The Elsewhen Orchestra is made up of volunteer musicians who share a passion for breathing life into great music. The musicians include students, serious amateurs, and professionals from the southern gulf coast area.

Concerts

Every themed concert features the exhilarating music found in film, video games, and television, as well as exciting romantic and modern orchestral works from some of the world’s greatest composers. Best of all, admission is absolutely free.

about our concerts

Every themed concert features the exhilarating music found in film, video games, and television, as well as exciting romantic and modern orchestral works from some of the world’s greatest composers. Best of all, it's free!

Upcoming

Join us on July 22nd, 2023 for our next concert, Adventure Awaits. Featuring adventurous music from film and video games.

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The elsewhen musicians

The Elsewhen Orchestra is made up of volunteer musicians who share a passion for breathing life into great music. The musicians include students, passionate amateurs, and professionals from the southern gulf coast area.

Our Conductor

Dr. Wes Dykes is the Dean of the Winter's School of Music and Ministry Studies at William Carey University. He studied conducting under Dr. Fraschillo at the University of Southern Mississippi for his undergrad, and received his Masters in Conducting under Dr. Moody at the University of South Carolina. He received his DMA in instrumental conducting at the University of Southern Mississippi under Dr. Rand. He has conducted many college and church ensembles over the years.

Violin

Violin 1
Matthew Atkinson
Natalie Blackburn
Esther Borlovan
Hannah Dunnam
Katy Herndon*
Rainer Powell
Jessica Villar
Violin 2
Patricia Dunmore
Lydia Maddox*
Wayne McNeil
Lillian Ringold
Benjamin Smalley
Alice Vogtner

Viola

Danielle Bobbin
Stephanie Browning
Reggie Oyler*
Kayla Prieto

Cello

Genevieve Batman
Sue Howe
Holt Templeton
Elizabeth Weaver*
Heather Woosley

Bass

Maarten Van der Giessen
Dave Webb*

Flute

Beth Hargett (piccolo)
Paul Harrington
Robert Pritchard*

Oboe

Richard Coarsey*
Crystal Garrard

Clarinet

Felicia Bond
Michelle Dykes*

Bassoon

Gunnar Nelson*
Kevin Threadgill

Horn

Ben Blasingame
Lori Galemore
Susan Unger
Jonathan Reynolds*

Trumpet

Matthew Squires
Brad Threadgill*
Kylie Threadgill

Trombone

Kyle Dykes*
Andrew Sandlin (bass)
Cooper Tate

Tuba

Daniel Singleterry

Percussion

Jean-Pierre Arditi
Jimi Brown*
Richard DeLaFuente
Emma Holm
Kellie Jones
Ayden King
Sarah Thomas

Piano

Susan Hollingsworth

Harp

Rebekah Atkinson

Get involved

The Elsewhen Orchestra exists because of supporters like you.

Financial support

All of our concerts are free and we rely on gifts from the community to keep us playing.

GIVE

Volunteer

We may have open positions to play or be involved in other ways. We invite you to see where we could use your help.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer

We may have open positions to play or be involved in other ways. We invite you to see where we could use your help.

VOLUNTEER
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