For Principal Bass Scott Pingel, the bass is literally and philosophically the bottom line.
Violinst Chen Zhao has come a long way since imitating his uncle’s violin playing with a pair of chopsticks and a pencil box in China.
Associate Principal Trombone Nick Platoff enjoys a rich slate of activities from coaching the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra to playing at Burning Man.
Associate Principal Bass Daniel Smith finds balance outdoors and gains a refreshing sense of awareness in himself and his music making.