Caitlin Race joined EMSO in 2019. She plays an Elkhart H-Series Conn 8D French Horn. Caitlin grew up in Eagan, MN and currently lives in Minneapolis with her rescue mutt, Carmel. She works as a research engineer at 3M. Her hobbies include biking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, reading, and doing puzzles. EMSO is a great
Brass and Percussion
Brianna Larsen – French Horn
Brianna joined EMSO in the spring of 2018. She grew up in Tea, South Dakota and currently resides in Inver Grove Heights. She comes from a long line of musicians, which includes her mother, who has been a church organist since the age of 13, and her grandmother, who played in a band in the
Carl Meincke – Trombone
Carl Meincke joined EMSO in 2016. He plays an Edwards bass trombone. He is a retired music educator. He grew up in Green Bay, WI and currently resides in Hudson, WI.
Marsha Pearson – Trombone
Marsha Pearson plays a Conn 88H instrument. She is a retired music educator. She grew up in River Falls, WI and continues to reside there.
Jake Dalbec – Percussion
Jake Dalbec joined EMSO in 2012. He is the principal percussionist for EMSO. Jake primarily plays timpani along with several rhythm and auxiliary percussion instruments. He works as a senior geologist and project manager in the environmental consulting industry. He grew up in Silver Lake, MN and currently lives in St. Louis Park, MN. He
Kyle Bryson – Percussion
Kyle Bryson joined EMSO in the winter of 2017. He plays Zildjian cymbals along with many other percussion instruments. He currently works in Product Development at 3M. He grew up in Pennsylvania and now resides in St. Paul, MN. His favorite hobby is jazz music. He is currently serving as EMSO’s Librarian.
Sean Maysack – Trombone
Sean Maysack joined EMSO in 2016. He plays a King 4B trombone. Sean currently works in IT. He grew up in the Chicago area and now lives in Hudson, WI. Sean currently serves as Financial Development Director on the EMSO Board.
Dwight Erickson – French Horn
Dwight Erickson joined the 3M Symphony Orchestra in 1979 and continues to perform with EMSO. He plays a King Double French Horn. Dwight grew up in Jordan, MN and played French horn and mellophone in marching and concert band there as well as concert band at Hamline University. After obtaining a BA degree in chemistry
John Sassaman – French Horn
John Sassaman joined EMSO in 2014. Currently he plays a Paxman descant and 1964 vintage Conn 8D. John grew up in Pennsylvania. John lives in Lindstrom, MN, a beautiful city north of Stillwater. John’s hobbies include a strong appreciation for music, listening to it, and playing it (obviously). John is employed as a lead software
Jim McCarville – Trumpet
Jim McCarville joined EMSO in 1967. Jim and his wife both purchased handmade Bach Stradivarius Trumpets back when they were in college which they still play. Those trumpets are now considered collectibles. Jim joined the 3M Symphony Orchestra in early 1967, along with his wife Karen. They were the orchestra’s trumpet section along with several