About Us​

Convinced that Northport’s arts-rich community could sustain a community orchestra, a group of Northport area musicians, led by Richard Hyman (NSO Conductor Emeritus), founded the Northport Community Orchestra in January 2007 with the support of the Northport-East Northport School District, the Northport Chorale, and the Northport Community Band. The ensemble debuted in May 2007 as part of the Chorale’s 25th anniversary concert and became the Northport Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in 2009.

Under the direction of maestro Eric Mahl, the NSO has expanded its orchestral repertoire to showcase lesser-known works, adding a unique counterpart to conventional programming. Our diverse members—including music educators, executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, retirees, talented students, and others—find common purpose and passion in fulfilling our mission to create community through the transformative power of music by providing enriching experiences for our audiences and our members.  The NSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the Northport area.

ERIC MAHL

Music Director and Conductor
 

Eric Mahl received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Ithaca College and studied at Université de Montréal and the State University of New York at Fredonia, where he received a Master’s degree.

He has studied with some of the foremost conducting pedagogues in the United States, including Marin Alsop, James Ross, Harold Farberman, Neil Varon, Marc Gibson, Larry Rachleff, Don Schleicher, Jean-Francois Rivest, Paolo Bellomia, and Joseph Gifford. When not on the podium, his passions extend to fitness, tennis, and spending time in nature.

THE ORCHESTRA

OFFICERS

President: Lynn Adler

Vice President: Katerina Grein

Treasurer: Joseph Rabinowitz

Secretary: Michael Kitakis

AT LARGE
Keith Itzler
Ellen Ryan
Michael Rabinowitz
Kathyrnne Yland

Violin 1

Hiroko Nakahara, Concertmaster
Stephanie Branta
Michelle Herman
Paul Little
Theresa McGiff
Antonis Panayotatos
Tracy Souhrada

Violin 2

Bonnie Foti
Heather Hannum
Margaret Janke
Abigail Keefe*
Michele Morin-Slaka
Ellen Richardson

Viola

Michael Dunnell
Katerina Grein*
Jennifer Hildreth
Nicole Marshall
Stephanie Shin

Cello

Julia Binger
Arianna Braccino*
Blake Dunn
Richard Gotlib
Michael Kitakis
Jack Knight
Carter Shin

Bass

Gabriel Sherman

Flute

Naomi Gage
Deborah Sherman
Leslie Strait
Edna Susman* 

Piccolo

Naomi Gage
Deborah Sherman
Leslie Strait

Oboe

Witold Koziel*
Gary Meyer

English Horn

Gary Meyer

Clarinet

Alexis Lundy
Gary Meyer
Kathrynne Yland*

Bass Clarinet

Dennis McLoughlin 

Bassoon

Jill Bellovin
Keith Itzler*

French Horn

Lynn Adler
Melaina Badalian*
Isabel Carton
Torrey D’Angelo
Brian Goldman
Erik Hyman
Bailey Perez

 Trumpet

Ellen Ryan
John Zalewski*

Trombone

Laura Fallon
Michael Richardson*
Ronald Stanton
Stacy Stollberger

Tuba

Beth Lodal

Percussion

Zach Cohen
Jim Dragovich
Michael Rabinowitz*