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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.
*[http://www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com/ www.pcolasymphonyshowhouse.com] - Showhouse site
updates to staff and budget size
|leader_title= Music director
|leader_name= [[Peter Rubardt]]
|executive=[[Christina LittlejohnBret Barrow]]
|board=
|staff=[[Bret BarrowMichelle Anderson]]<br/>[[Courtney Dell]]<br/>[[Crystal LohmanJessica Hyche]]<br/>[[Michelle ThomasMolly Hollingsworth]]<br/>[[Dale Riegle]]<br/>[[Allison GiltinanEmily Stubblefield]]<br/>[[Martin RogersEmily Varley]]<br/>|budget=$9001,200,000
|website=[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com]
}}
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 3526,000 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's 2007-08 season will be 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 2336-member Board of Directors, the current president of which is [[Thomas BaileyCharles F. Beall, Jr]]. The organization also employs five four full-time staff members, including an executive director . That position, is currently held by [[Christina LittlejohnBret Barrow]].
===Board of Directors===
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*[[Thomas BaileyCharles F. Beall, Jr.]], ''President''*[[William DollarhideJack Zoesch]], ''Vice President''*[[Rick HarperKevin Nelson]], ''Treasurer''*[[Robert de VaronaDiane Appleyard]], ''Secretary''*[[Jessica Lee]], ''Immediate Past President''*Ava AbneyThomas Bailey*Barbara Bruckmann*Thomas ArmstrongTerry Bryan*[[John Cavanaugh]]Margaret Couch*Rodger PBradley "Beej" Davis, Jr. Doyle*Martha Ann HunterNan DeStafney*George Dmytrenko*William Dollarhide*Preston Forshee*KC Gartman*Chris Horak*Newell Hutchinson
*Tad Ihns
*Angela JonesRon Jackson*Patricia LanghorneTeri Levin*Ann G. LitvakJock Mobley*Anne PattersonPeter Mougey*James M. PotterWillis Mullet*Douglas RehmEd Park*Susan StumpfMarte Picker*Trey Poirier*Leelaa Rao*Stephanie Riegle*Betty Roberts*Jeff Rogers*Todd Snyder*Robert W. Turner*Milton UsryBret Barrow, ''Executive Director'' (ex officio)*Peter Rubardt, ''Music Director'' (ex officio)*Roger WebbRoz Leahy, ''Guild President'' (ex officio)*Timothy WrightJonathan Thompson, ''Advisory Council Chair'' (ex officio)
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===Past Board Presidents===
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*2004-05 – [[Elizabeth L. Smith]]
*2005-06 – [[Robert de Varona]]
*2014-16 - [[Mark Lee]]
*2016 - [[Bentina Terry]]
*2016-19 - [[Jessica Lee]]
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==Funding==
The PSO commands an annual budget of over $9001,200,000, with ticket sales covering about half of operating expenses. Other funding comes from grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations and fundraisers.
===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.
==External links==
*[http://www.pensacolasymphony.com www.pensacolasymphony.com] - Official site
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