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Strings Violin I Samuel Fordis, Concertmaster Benjamin Q. Brunt Rossana Chung Ryan Holman Lydia Lu Claude Naar Lou Anne Rainey Dan Salzinger Seyed Safavynia Karla Tievsky Brian Wilson Stephanie Zaza Violin II Susie McKenney-Hines, Principal Tia Bohannon Jennifer Bull Evelyn Champion Deborah Geering Katherine Jenkins Suzanne Ouellette Viola Eric Evans, Principal Mary McCoy Toni McGarey Martha Oceguera Millie Tucker Kathy Wellman Cello Ruth Einstein, Principal Christa Benoit-Fey Megan Hallam Daniel Klein Virginia Lehman Kim Ong Gianmarco Pugliese Bass Peter Hildebrandt, Principal Phillip Schoeller Stephen Ward Woodwinds Flute/Piccolo Maureen Hein, Principal Kathy Farmer Lisa Mahoney Oboe/English Horn Rita Lollar, Principal Jennifer Marrack Cohen Christine Gandy Clarinet Diane Hargreaves, Principal Michael Moore Bassoon Jim Jackson, Principal John Lenahan Brass French Horn Mandy Tinsley, Principal Elizabeth Demaree Jason Dunn Leslie Ann Dunn Trumpet Carl McCurdy, Principal Geoff Gay Trombone Dwight Klappich, Principal Matthew Segars Al Stark Jimmy West Tuba Charlton Templeton, Principal Percussion Mike Del Campo, Principal Chris Childs Timpani Jennifer Mautz, Principal Piano Etsuko Tomeda Harp Julie Albertson Staff Music Director Philip Rice Concertmaster Samuel Fordis Executive Director Leslee Sinclair Personnel Manager Elizabeth Demaree Music Coordinator Deborah Geering Librarian Mary Ann Kelley Corresponding Secretaries Tia Bohannon Antoinette McGarey Northside Coordinator Maureen Hein Website Designer Peter Hildebrandt Web Site Photography Ümit Yüksel John Robson Elizabeth Demaree Megan Hallam Thear Kirk Fraley Webmasters Gianmarco Pugliese Megan Hallam Database Administrator Jeri Molintas Stage Manager Brett Cotter |
About the Georgia Philharmonic
Philip RiceMusical Director The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Philip Rice is "the real thing: a born conductor who communicates with musicians and makes them play better than they thought they could." Maestro Rice brings a level of expertise and professionalism that allows Georgia Philharmonic to stand out and set a high musical standard. He has conducted the New York Philharmonic under the eye of Kurt Masur, has twice conducted for Daniel Barenboim in Chicago, and over a period of eight years elevated the musicianship of Orchestra Atlanta, our predecessor organization, earning it a place on National Public Radio's Performance Today, a first among volunteer orchestras across the United States. Mr. Rice's CD releases with Choral Arts of Chattanooga have met with high praise from Martin Bookspan, host of National Public Radio’s Live from Lincoln Center. Collaborated with Jazz great, Dave Brubeck, and at his request, Choral Arts recorded a recently released CD of excerpts of his choral music. Brubeck wrote three world premieres for the project and Warner Music is publishing them all. Philip Rice also served as Music Director of the Rome Symphony Orchestra and the New Bedford (MA) Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted orchestras across the South and made his international conducting debut in Romania in 1999. Our History 1984 to Present 
The Georgia Philharmonic was originally founded as the Sandy Springs Chamber Orchestra
in 1984, had 42 members and a music director, all volunteering their time and talents.
In 1993, two decisions shaped the future of the orchestra. The orchestra relocated to a
new permanent home in the Roswell Municipal Auditorium in North Fulton County and later
that year, was re-named as Orchestra Atlanta. At that time, Philip Rice took up the baton
and guided the orchestra to new heights of musicianship. 2001 was a pivotal year for the orchestra. An administrative struggle at the board level was threatening to change the nature of the orchestra from the traditional classical repertoire. The artistic direction of the orchestra was in question, and the membership and its conductor voted to leave the board of Orchestra Atlanta. The 60-some musicians voted to create their own board and re-incorporated, now using the name Georgia Philharmonic, still pledged to perform the highest caliber of music for the entire community. 
Our MissionFrom the Board of Directors Georgia Philharmonic is a philharmonic in the truest sense of the word: local musicians unite and perform out of their love of music. In doing so, our artists create classical music experiences that not only rival those of professional orchestras, but also delight and inspire audience members. Enthusiasts become repeat patrons, volunteers, and donors. Serving the communities of northern metropolitan Atlanta with cultural enhancement and education is our goal. Sharing our love and appreciation of fine music is our passion. Board of Directors Georgia Philharmonic Jennifer Mautz, President Jennifer Marrick Cohen, Vice President Eric Evans, Treasurer Lou Anne Rainey, Recording Secretary Gerard Delaney and Maki Delaney, Community Representatives/ Guild Co-Presidents Elizabeth Demaree, Personnel Manager Jennifer Dorian, Community Representative/Marketing Megan Hallam, Past President and Logistics Dan Salzinger, String Representative Chuck Templeton, Past President, Brass/Percussion/Woodwind Representative Millie Tucker, Communication Coordinator Ex Officio Philip Rice, Music Director Leslee Sinclair, Executive Director |
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