Aralee Dorough, Principal
General Maurice Hirsch Chair

Aralee Dorough began her tenure with the Houston Symphony as second flute in 1985, becoming the orchestra's principal flutist in 1991...

John Thorne, Associate Principal

Flutist John Thorne was born in New York City. He attended the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division and is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where he was... 

Judith Dines

Flutist Judy Dines, a member of the Houston Symphony, is also a very active performer in Houston and beyond. Locally, she is a frequent performer in the Greenbriar Consortium...

Allison Jewett

Allison Jewett began performing with the Houston Symphony in 2006. Prior to her appointment to the Houston Symphony she served for four seasons as piccolo with the Houston Ballet. Allison has performed...