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
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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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