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|leader_name= [[Peter Rubardt]]
 
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|executive=[[Bret Barrow]]
 
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|staff=[[Bret Barrow]]<br/>[[Crystal Lohman]]<br/>[[Michelle Thomas]]<br/>[[Dale Riegle]]<br/>[[Allison Giltinan]]<br/>[[Martin Rogers]]<br/>
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|staff=[[Michelle Anderson]]<br/>[[Courtney Dell]]<br/>[[Jessica Hyche]]<br/>[[Molly Hollingsworth]]<br/>[[Dale Riegle]]<br/>[[Emily Stubblefield]]<br/>[[Emily Varley]]<br/>
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|website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com]
 
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The groups continued to perform through the [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|Great Depression]] with financial assistance from [[Wikipedia:Works Progress Administration|Works Progress Administration]]'s [[Wikipedia:Federal Music Project|Federal Music Project]]. The groups' names changed many times over the years before settling on the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
 
The groups continued to perform through the [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|Great Depression]] with financial assistance from [[Wikipedia:Works Progress Administration|Works Progress Administration]]'s [[Wikipedia:Federal Music Project|Federal Music Project]]. The groups' names changed many times over the years before settling on the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
  
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Dr. [[Grier Williams]], who became music director in [[1977]], oversaw the most dramatic growth of the organization. The orchestra had been performing in the auditorium of [[Pensacola High School]] for many years, but the [[City of Pensacola]]'s purchase and renovation of the [[Saenger Theatre]] allowed them to move to the more elegant venue in [[1982]]. Williams served as music director and conductor until [[1996]], when the position was occupied by [[Peter Rubardt]].
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Dr. [[Grier Williams]], who became music director in [[1979]], oversaw the most dramatic growth of the organization. The orchestra had been performing in the auditorium of [[Pensacola High School]] for many years, but the [[City of Pensacola]]'s purchase and renovation of the [[Saenger Theatre]] allowed them to move to the more elegant venue in [[1982]]. Williams served as music director and conductor until [[1996]], when the position was occupied by [[Peter Rubardt]].
  
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The PSO currently enjoys audiences of over 35,000 per year, with an additional 45,000 listeners via the orchestra's radio broadcasts on [[WUWF]]. With renovations at the [[Saenger Theatre]], the PSO's 2007-08 season will be held at other venues, including performances of the "Masterworks" series at [[First Baptist Church]].
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The PSO currently enjoys audiences of over 26,000 per year, with an additional 45,000 listeners via the orchestra's radio broadcasts on [[WUWF]]. With renovations at the [[Saenger Theatre]], from 2007 to 2009 the PSO held its concerts at other venues, including performances of the "Masterworks" series at [[First Baptist Church]]. On [[April 18]], [[2009]] the group returned to the Saenger.
  
 
==Leadership==
 
==Leadership==
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The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 23-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is [[Thomas Bailey]]. The organization also employs five full-time staff members, including an executive director position, currently held by [[Christina Littlejohn]].
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The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 36-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is [[Charles F. Beall, Jr]]. The organization also employs four full-time staff members, including an executive director. That position is currently held by [[Bret Barrow]].
  
 
===Board of Directors===
 
===Board of Directors===
 
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*[[Thomas Bailey]], ''President''
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*[[Charles F. Beall, Jr.]], ''President''
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*[[William Dollarhide]], ''Vice President''
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*[[Jack Zoesch]], ''Vice President''
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*[[Rick Harper]], ''Treasurer''
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*[[Kevin Nelson]], ''Treasurer''
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*[[Robert de Varona]], ''Immediate Past President''
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*[[Diane Appleyard]], ''Secretary''
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*Ava Abney
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*[[Jessica Lee]], ''Immediate Past President''
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*Thomas Armstrong
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*Thomas Bailey
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*[[John Cavanaugh]]
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*Barbara Bruckmann
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*Rodger P. Doyle
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*Terry Bryan
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*Martha Ann Hunter
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*Margaret Couch
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*Bradley "Beej" Davis, Jr.
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*Nan DeStafney
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*George Dmytrenko
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*William Dollarhide
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*Preston Forshee
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*KC Gartman
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*Chris Horak
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*Newell Hutchinson
 
*Tad Ihns
 
*Tad Ihns
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*Angela Jones
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*Ron Jackson
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*Patricia Langhorne
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*Teri Levin
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*Ann G. Litvak
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*Jock Mobley
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*Anne Patterson
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*Peter Mougey
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*James M. Potter
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*Willis Mullet
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*Douglas Rehm
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*Ed Park
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*Susan Stumpf
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*Marte Picker
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*Robert W. Turner
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*Trey Poirier
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*Milton Usry
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*Leelaa Rao
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*Roger Webb
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*Stephanie Riegle
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*Timothy Wright
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*Betty Roberts
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*Jeff Rogers
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*Todd Snyder
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*Robert Turner
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*Bret Barrow, ''Executive Director'' (ex officio)
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*Peter Rubardt, ''Music Director'' (ex officio)
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*Roz Leahy, ''Guild President'' (ex officio)
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*Jonathan Thompson, ''Advisory Council Chair'' (ex officio)
 
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===Past Board Presidents===
 
===Past Board Presidents===
 
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*1969-70 – [[Marjorie Brown]]
 
*1969-70 – [[Marjorie Brown]]
 
*1970-71 – [[Earl Newton]]
 
*1970-71 – [[Earl Newton]]
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*1971-72 – [[Erica Wooley]]
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*1971-72 – [[Erica Woolley]]
 
*1972-73 – [[Ed Lake]]
 
*1972-73 – [[Ed Lake]]
 
*1973-74 – [[Allen Litvak]]
 
*1973-74 – [[Allen Litvak]]
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*2004-05 – [[Elizabeth L. Smith]]
 
*2004-05 – [[Elizabeth L. Smith]]
 
*2005-06 – [[Robert de Varona]]
 
*2005-06 – [[Robert de Varona]]
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*2014-16 - [[Mark Lee]]
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*2016 - [[Bentina Terry]]
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*2016-19 - [[Jessica Lee]]
 
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==Funding==
 
==Funding==
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The PSO commands an annual budget of over $900,000, with ticket sales covering about half of operating expenses. Other funding comes from grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations and fundraisers.
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The PSO commands an annual budget of over $1,200,000, with ticket sales covering about half of operating expenses. Other funding comes from grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations and fundraisers.
  
 
===Guild===
 
===Guild===
 
{{main|Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild}}
 
{{main|Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild}}
 
The [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild]] was established in [[1973]] to provide financial support to the Symphony. It currently has about 250 members, many of whom volunteer at the Symphony's performances or at the [[Tivoli High House]] headquarters. The Guild hosts a number of fundraisers every year, the largest being the [[Magnolias and White Linen]] luncheon.
 
The [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild]] was established in [[1973]] to provide financial support to the Symphony. It currently has about 250 members, many of whom volunteer at the Symphony's performances or at the [[Tivoli High House]] headquarters. The Guild hosts a number of fundraisers every year, the largest being the [[Magnolias and White Linen]] luncheon.
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===Symphony Showhouse===
 
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The [[Symphony Showhouse]] is a biennial fundraiser in which interior decorators volunteer to renovate a Pensacola home. Each company decorates an individual room with its own theme. The finished house is then opened to tours, with ticket sales and sponsorships going to the PSO's budget.
 
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] - Official site
 
*[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] - Official site
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*[http://www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com/ www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com] - Showhouse site
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[[Category:Cultural organizations]]
 
[[Category:Cultural organizations]]
 
[[Category:Pensacola Symphony Orchestra| ]]
 
[[Category:Pensacola Symphony Orchestra| ]]

Latest revision as of 06:14, 6 April 2024

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

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Established 1926
Type Performing arts
Location 205 E. Zaragoza Street
(The Tivoli High House)
Music director Peter Rubardt
Executive director Bret Barrow
Staff Michelle Anderson
Courtney Dell
Jessica Hyche
Molly Hollingsworth
Dale Riegle
Emily Stubblefield
Emily Varley
Budget $1,200,000
Website www.pensacolasymphony.com

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is one of Northwest Florida's largest performing arts organizations and the premier symphonic group of the Pensacola area. The current conductor and musical director is Peter Rubardt.

History[edit]

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra dates back to 1926, when German-born John Borjes, who had studied at the Leipzig conservatory, established the Pensacola Philharmonic Orchestra. A smaller, more informal group was also founded around that time by Edwin Northrup.

The groups continued to perform through the Great Depression with financial assistance from Works Progress Administration's Federal Music Project. The groups' names changed many times over the years before settling on the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. Grier Williams, who became music director in 1979, oversaw the most dramatic growth of the organization. The orchestra had been performing in the auditorium of Pensacola High School for many years, but the City of Pensacola's purchase and renovation of the Saenger Theatre allowed them to move to the more elegant venue in 1982. Williams served as music director and conductor until 1996, when the position was occupied by Peter Rubardt.

The PSO currently enjoys audiences of over 26,000 per year, with an additional 45,000 listeners via the orchestra's radio broadcasts on WUWF. With renovations at the Saenger Theatre, from 2007 to 2009 the PSO held its concerts at other venues, including performances of the "Masterworks" series at First Baptist Church. On April 18, 2009 the group returned to the Saenger.

Leadership[edit]

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 36-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is Charles F. Beall, Jr. The organization also employs four full-time staff members, including an executive director. That position is currently held by Bret Barrow.

Board of Directors[edit]

  • Charles F. Beall, Jr., President
  • Jack Zoesch, Vice President
  • Kevin Nelson, Treasurer
  • Diane Appleyard, Secretary
  • Jessica Lee, Immediate Past President
  • Thomas Bailey
  • Barbara Bruckmann
  • Terry Bryan
  • Margaret Couch
  • Bradley "Beej" Davis, Jr.
  • Nan DeStafney
  • George Dmytrenko
  • William Dollarhide
  • Preston Forshee
  • KC Gartman
  • Chris Horak
  • Newell Hutchinson
  • Tad Ihns
  • Ron Jackson
  • Teri Levin
  • Jock Mobley
  • Peter Mougey
  • Willis Mullet
  • Ed Park
  • Marte Picker
  • Trey Poirier
  • Leelaa Rao
  • Stephanie Riegle
  • Betty Roberts
  • Jeff Rogers
  • Todd Snyder
  • Robert Turner
  • Bret Barrow, Executive Director (ex officio)
  • Peter Rubardt, Music Director (ex officio)
  • Roz Leahy, Guild President (ex officio)
  • Jonathan Thompson, Advisory Council Chair (ex officio)

Past Board Presidents[edit]

Funding[edit]

The PSO commands an annual budget of over $1,200,000, with ticket sales covering about half of operating expenses. Other funding comes from grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations and fundraisers.

Guild[edit]

Main article: Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild was established in 1973 to provide financial support to the Symphony. It currently has about 250 members, many of whom volunteer at the Symphony's performances or at the Tivoli High House headquarters. The Guild hosts a number of fundraisers every year, the largest being the Magnolias and White Linen luncheon.

External links[edit]

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