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|executive=[[Bret Barrow]] | |executive=[[Bret Barrow]] | ||
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| − | |staff=[[ | + | |staff=[[Crystal Lohman]]<br/>[[Michelle Thomas]]<br/>[[Brenda Thomas]]<br/>[[Dale Riegle]]<br/>[[Allison Giltinan]]<br/>[[Martin Rogers]]<br/> |
| − | |budget=$ | + | |budget=$900,000 |
|website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] | |website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] | ||
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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 | + | 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. |
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
| − | The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a | + | 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 [[William Dollarhide]]. The organization also employs five full-time staff members, including an executive director position, currently held by [[Bret Barrow]]. |
===Board of Directors=== | ===Board of Directors=== | ||
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| − | *[[ | + | *[[William Dollarhide]], ''President'' |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Tad Ihns]], ''Vice President'' |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Milton Usry]], ''Treasurer'' |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Margaret Couch]], ''Secretary'' |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Thomas Bailey]], ''Immediate Past President'' |
| − | * | + | *Ava Abney |
| − | * | + | *Thomas G. Armstrong |
| − | * | + | *Tom Bailey |
| − | * | + | *Maggie Chu |
| − | * | + | *Rodger P. Doyle |
| − | * | + | *Bill Greenhut |
| − | * | + | *Martha Ann Hunter |
| − | * | + | *Rick Harper |
| − | * | + | *Richard Jernigan |
| − | * | + | *Patricia P. Langhorne |
| − | + | *Teri Levin | |
| − | + | *Ann G. Litvak | |
| − | + | *Anne Patterson | |
| − | + | *James M. Potter | |
| − | *Teri Levin | + | *Stephanie Riegle |
| − | * | + | *Douglas Rehm |
| − | * | + | *Charlie Robinson |
| − | * | + | *Susan P. Stumpf |
| − | * | + | *Bentina Terry |
| − | * | + | *Jonathan Thompson |
| − | * | + | *Robert W. Turner |
| − | * | + | *Roger W. Webb |
| − | * | + | *Timothy W. Wright |
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| − | *Robert Turner | ||
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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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==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
| − | The PSO commands an annual budget of over $ | + | 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=== | ===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=== | ||
| + | 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 | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com/ www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com] - Showhouse site | |
[[Category:Cultural organizations]] | [[Category:Cultural organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Pensacola Symphony Orchestra| ]] | [[Category:Pensacola Symphony Orchestra| ]] | ||
