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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]].
 
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 35,000 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.
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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==
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 [[Bill Dollarhide]]. The organization also employs five full-time staff members, including an executive director position, currently held by [[Bret Barrow]].
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The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 35-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is [[Tad Ihns]]. The organization also employs four full-time staff members, including an executive director position, currently held by [[Bret Barrow]].
  
 
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*[[Charlie Robinson]], ''Treasurer''
*[[Margaret Couch]], ''Secretary''
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*[[Tom Bailey]], ''Secretary''
*[[Thomas Bailey]], ''Immediate Past President''
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*[[Bill Dollarhide]], ''Immediate Past President''
*Ava Abney
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*Charles Beall
*Thomas G. Armstrong
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*Margaret J. Couch
*Tom Bailey
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*George Dmytrenko
*Maggie Chu
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*Bill Donahue
 
*Rodger P. Doyle  
 
*Rodger P. Doyle  
*Bill Greenhut
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*Matt Fossa
*Martha Ann Hunter
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*Jean-Ellen Giblin
 
*Rick Harper
 
*Rick Harper
*Richard Jernigan
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*Sherry Hartnett
*Patricia P. Langhorne
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*Keith Hill
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*Martha Ann Hunter
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*Ron Jackson
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*David Kessler
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*Ros Leahy
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*Jessica Lee
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*Mark Lee
 
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*Teri Levin  
*Ann G. Litvak
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*Anne M. Patterson
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*Brad Peterson
 
*James M. Potter  
 
*James M. Potter  
 
*Stephanie Riegle  
 
*Stephanie Riegle  
*Douglas Rehm
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*Betty Roberts
*Charlie Robinson
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*Daniel Ross
*Susan P. Stumpf
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*Kevin Ryan
*Bentina Terry  
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*William Stafford Jr.
*Jonathan Thompson  
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*Jonathan E. Thompson  
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*Paul Tobin
 
*Robert W. Turner  
 
*Robert W. Turner  
*Roger W. Webb
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Revision as of 22:00, 20 October 2011

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 John O'Connor
Megan Burke
Mary Slocum
Jessica Hyche
Dale Riegle
Allison Giltinan
Martin Rogers
Budget $950,000
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

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

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 35-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is Tad Ihns. The organization also employs four full-time staff members, including an executive director position, currently held by Bret Barrow.

Board of Directors

  • Tad Ihns, President
  • Roger Webb, Vice President
  • Charlie Robinson, Treasurer
  • Tom Bailey, Secretary
  • Bill Dollarhide, Immediate Past President
  • Charles Beall
  • Margaret J. Couch
  • George Dmytrenko
  • Bill Donahue
  • Rodger P. Doyle
  • Matt Fossa
  • Jean-Ellen Giblin
  • Rick Harper
  • Sherry Hartnett
  • Keith Hill
  • Martha Ann Hunter
  • Ron Jackson
  • David Kessler
  • Ros Leahy
  • Jessica Lee
  • Mark Lee
  • Teri Levin
  • Anne M. Patterson
  • Brad Peterson
  • James M. Potter
  • Stephanie Riegle
  • Betty Roberts
  • Daniel Ross
  • Kevin Ryan
  • William Stafford Jr.
  • Bentina C. Terry
  • Jonathan E. Thompson
  • Paul Tobin
  • Robert W. Turner
  • Judy Wang

Past Board Presidents

Funding

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.

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.

Symphony Showhouse

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.

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