Please join principal players of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra as we introduce music from the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Enjoy the reverence of Bach’s sacred compositions, Bizet’s intoxicating “Carmen,” Berlioz’s tribute to unrequited love, and much more! Live chamber music performances along with anecdotes and stories about the composers and their music will keep you entertained and informed. Each class member will receive a complimentary concert ticket, and discounted season tickets will also be available for purchase.

About the instructors: Nancy Franchetti, Emily Gulglielmi, Jane Nechin, and Hannah Richards.

Nancy Franchetti (cello) attended Temple University’s College of Music. Nancy taught strings in the Philadelphia Archdiocese for 41 years and has been teaching privately for over 30 years. She has played in numerous ensembles, including serving as principal cellist in a local orchestra. She also performs as a freelance cellist in the greater Philadelphia area.

Emily Gulglielmi (principal second violin) attended Philadelphia Music Academy (now The University of Arts). She taught strings in both the Centennial and Upper Dublin school districts, and currently teaches privately and as a faculty member of the Ambler School of Music.

Jane Nechin (principal flute) graduated from West Chester University and teaches music in the Abington School District, where she has received commendations from the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association for excellence in music education. She is also a principal flute with Orchestra Society of Philadelphia and directs the Chancel choir and Herald Ringers at Sanctuary Church in North Wales.

Hannah Richards (viola) graduated with degrees in viola performance and music business from the Hartt School of Music at The University of Hartford. Hannah has performed extensively with The Divine Hand Ensemble, Lehigh University Orchestra, and is a founding member of Table for 26th. Hannah maintains an active private studio through ArcoNet in North Wales and Clemmer in Souderton.