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Phil MUSICIANS
Meet Phil percussionist

TIM MCGEE

Plymouth has much to boast about: its history, a vibrant waterfront and ability, a responsibility I take seriously but enthusiastically. To play at the
downtown and its parks, are just a few. One special thing that Plymouth has Phil’s level, you have to be on top of your game.
that most other communities don’t have is a professional symphony orchestra. Since the pandemic has shut down all performing arts organizations,
For over one hundred years the Plymouth Philharmonic has been bringing musicians in particular have had to keep their skills sharp not knowing when
great music to the south shore. The Phil presents a variety of concerts each our performances will resume. One thing that motivates me and sticks out in
performance season. From the classic masterworks to lighter fare pops my mind is when I look out to the audience and see the expression on people’s
programs, to holiday concerts during the Christmas season and on the 4th of faces, expressions of awe, joy, captivation. And the sound of the applause at
July. We also present education concerts for area school children, and smaller the end of a performance is so satisfying, so unique.
outreach concerts at local community spots. I feel that once we get the green light, and the Phil can return to Memorial

The Phil presents programs that are not only engaging and enriching for our Hall, we, the musicians, will be ready and rearing to go. Our conductor will
audiences, but they are engaging and enriching for us musicians too. be rearing to go, knowing you, our audience, will be ready and rearing to

As a musician in the orchestra, it’s very satisfying to be able to play such a return to our events.
variety of repertoire every season. Having played in the Phil for over 35 years, All of us at the Phil will be ready to welcome you back and resume our
I can attest to the thrilling works we have performed for our audiences. journeys together. If you have attended a Phil concert, you know what I’m

Each program is crafted by our music director, Steven Karidoyanes, to present talking about. If you haven’t attended, do join us when our concerts resume
a theme, or celebrate a cultural or historic milestone, or to take us on a and become a part of the Phil community. You can begin your journey with
journey, or to showcase local talent, or to just downright entertain everyone us tonight. Your support at this time is critical to our ongoing mission: to
in the audience. present a wide range of live music and educational programs to people of
all ages and backgrounds on the south shore of Massachusetts.
I have been playing percussion since 5th grade. My lifelong music journey
has required me to hone and maintain my performance skills to my highest

Meet Phil 4th horn

MARINA KRICKLER

My name is Marina Krickler, and you may recognize me from the end of the In addition to my musical losses this year I also experienced a personal one. My
back row. I’m the Plymouth Philharmonic’s 4th horn. When I’m not playing dad passed away in late July after battling lymphoma since March. Because
with the Phil, I’m a freelance musician, private lessons teacher, and chamber I’m originally from Canada I wasn’t able to attend the funeral because of the
music coach, so my entire career revolves around music. pandemic travel restrictions. It was very hard, but it’s comforting to know
The pandemic has been personally and professionally devastating for me, that many of us have experienced this kind of pain, and we’re all moving
as it has been for so many others. through it together.

I haven’t played with an orchestra since the middle of March. I can still barely Thankfully, I have something to look forward to this winter. My husband,
listen to orchestral music without tearing up. I’ve been living and working Craig, and I are expecting our first child due in early January. It’s a scary time
in the Greater Boston area since 2010 and this is the first time in a decade to be pregnant with so much uncertainty in the world. But, it is a constant
that I won’t play a single holiday concert in December. source of joy reminding me that there will be life on the other side of this
pandemic.
I look forward to playing our holiday concerts here at the Phil every year. The
energy from the audience is amazing and it helps me get into that festive I’m wishing you all peace and good health this holiday season and I look
spirit with my dear friends and colleagues. forward to seeing you back in the concert hall as soon as safely possible.
I miss seeing them. And I miss making music together for all of you.
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