Strings Violin I Leslie Conner, Concertmaster David Sholl, Associate    Concertmaster Bethany Boerckel Benjamin Q. Brunt Dont'e Davis I. Lorena Gonzalez Kathryn Kiefhaber Ryan Lavender Lou Anne Rainey Dan Salzinger Karla Tievsky Jonathan Urizar Stephanie Zaza Violin II Katherine Jenkins,    Principal Audra Boyd Irene Ceisel Kevin Chaney Barbara Colaianni Don Hyung Anna Johnson Daniel Liu Suzanne Ouellette Grace Song Parsons Krystal Saenz Jennifer Williams Josepha Winter Viola Martha Oceguera, Principal Karen Cornell Eric Evans John Hurley Kyle Mayes Janee Minnick Eldon Smith Kathy Wellman Cello Megan Hallam, Principal Christa Benoit-Fey Josh Bermudez Rachel Halverson William Johnson Daniel Klein Kim Ong Avery McCoy Suzana Pavlovic Bass Peter Hildebrandt, Principal David Levine Woodwinds Flute/Piccolo Maureen Hein, Principal Kathy Farmer Lisa Mahoney Oboe/English Horn Christine Gandy, Principal Jennifer Marrack Cohen Clarinet Diane Hargreaves, Principal Michael Moore Bassoon Jim Jackson, Principal John Lenahan Brass French Horn Mandy Tinsley, Principal Tony Bernard Jason Dunn Leslie Ann Dunn David Lamm Trumpet Carl McCurdy, Principal Geoff Gay Jacques Minjauw Trombone Dwight Klappich, Principal Al Stark Jimmy West Tuba Charlton Templeton,    Principal Percussion Mike Del Campo, Principal Dennis Demaree Timpani Jennifer Mautz, Principal Piano Etsuko Tomeda Harp Julie Albertson Staff Concertmaster (open) Personnel Manager Rachel Halverson (acting) Librarian Jennifer Marrack-Cohen Northside Coordinator Maureen Hein Website Designer Peter Hildebrandt Web Site Photography Ümit Yüksel John Robson Elizabeth Demaree Megan Hallam Thear Kirk Fraley Webmasters Megan Hallam Stage Manager Martin Clark 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. The 2009-2010 Season was one of transformation. Maestro Philip Rice stepped down from his post as Music Director after 8 wonderful years, and the Georgia Philharmonic embraced that transition as a tremendous opportunity, recognizing that variation and change often provide fresh perspectives and new vitality. The orchestra welcomed a series of outstanding guest conductors to the podium to excite audiences with new musical flavors, at the same time launching several exciting new programs to help cultivate a vibrant arts community in metro Atlanta. As part of its Premiere Program, the Georgia Philharmonic presented an original classical work by a local Atlanta composer during its Music of the Modern Age concert in March of 2010, and announced its commitment to premiering one original work each season, as well as presenting new soloists for local audiences from throughout the country. After two successful guest conducting appearances in 2009 and 2010, John Morrison was appointed Interim Music Director of the Georgia Philharmonic for the 2010-2011 Season. In that capacity, he oversaw the first annual Samuel A. Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition, named in loving memory of the Georgia Philharmonic's former concertmaster and beloved colleague. The Concerto Competition Showcase in January of 2011 featured four outstanding young musicians from throughout Metro Atlanta in solo performances with the orchestra. As its 10th Anniversary Season as the Georgia Philharmonic continues, it has become clear that this variation on its theme is even more brilliant than the last. . . Our Mission From 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 Megan Hallam, President Elizabeth Demaree, Vice President (open), Treasurer Lou Anne Rainey, Recording Secretary Gerard Delaney and Maki Delaney, Community Representatives/     Guild Co-Presidents Elizabeth Demaree, Personnel Manager (acting) Dennis Demaree, Development Jennifer Mautz, Past President Millie Tucker, Corespondance Secretary Antoinette McGarey, Corespondance Secretary Jim West, Member at Large (open), Logistics Chair (open), String Representative Diane Hargreaves, Brass/Percussion/Woodwind Representative
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