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|type= Performing arts | |type= Performing arts | ||
|location=205 E. Zaragoza Street<br/>(The [[Tivoli High House]]) | |location=205 E. Zaragoza Street<br/>(The [[Tivoli High House]]) | ||
− | |leader_title= Music | + | |leader_title= Music director |
|leader_name= [[Peter Rubardt]] | |leader_name= [[Peter Rubardt]] | ||
− | | | + | |board= [[Thomas Bailey]], <small>''President''</small><br/>[[William Dollarhide]], <small>''Vice President''</small><br/>[[Rick Harper]], <small>''Treasurer''</small><br/>[[Robert de Varona]], <small>''Immediate Past President''</small><br/>Ava Abney<br/>Thomas Armstrong<br/>[[John Cavanaugh]]<br/>Rodger P. Doyle<br/>Martha Ann Hunter<br/>Tad Ihns<br/>Angela Jones<br/>Patricia Langhorne<br/>Ann G. Litvak<br/>Anne Patterson<br/>James M. Potter<br/>Douglas Rehm<br/>Susan Stumpf<br/>Robert W. Turner<br/>Milton Usry<br/>Roger Webb<br/>Timothy Wright<br/> |
− | + | |staff= [[Christina Littlejohn]], <small>''Executive Director''</small><br/>[[Bret Barrow]], <small>''Director of Education & Development Administration''</small><br/>[[Kat Davis]], <small>''Director of Public Relations & Foundation Officer''</small><br/>[[Crystal Lohman]], <small>''Director of Patron Services & Marketing Manager''</small><br/>[[Michelle Thomas]], <small>''Director of Finance''</small><br/>[[Dale Riegle]], <small>''Orchestra Personnel Manager''</small><br/>[[Allison Giltinan]], <small>''Music Librarian''</small><br/>[[Martin Rogers]], <small>''Operations Manager''</small><br/> | |
− | |staff=[[ | + | |budget=$900,000 |
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|website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] | |website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra dates back to [[1926]], when German-born [[John Borjes]], who had studied at the [[ | + | The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra dates back to [[1926]], when German-born [[John Borjes]], who had studied at the [[Wikipdia:Felix Mendelssohn College of Music and Theatre|Leipzog 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 [[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. | ||
− | Dr. [[Grier Williams]], who became music director in [[ | + | 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]]. |
− | 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]], the PSO's 2007-08 season will be held at other venues, including performances of the "Masterworks" series at [[First Baptist Church]]. |
==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 [[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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===Past Board Presidents=== | ===Past Board Presidents=== | ||
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*1953-54 – [[Gene Trader]] | *1953-54 – [[Gene Trader]] | ||
*1954-58 – [[George Narber]] | *1954-58 – [[George Narber]] | ||
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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| ]] |