Symphony For Beginners
If you’re new to classical music, or if a symphony performance seems daunting, go ahead and put your mind at ease. The most important aspect of attending any symphony performance is to relax and enjoy yourself. Simply listen and watch as extraordinarily talented ASO musicians play live music in unison. And soon, you’ll find yourself enjoying their presence as much as they enjoy yours. From classic to contemporary symphonies, every one of them tells a story. As an audience member, you’re a part of that story. Because without you, there'd be no music.
Our mission is to change lives through music. We aim to make symphonic music accessible to every resident of Alabama and beyond.
ASO Staff
Glenn Egner
Orchestra Librarian
205.996.4512Cassandra Flores-Everett
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
205.314.6908Laura Jones
Finance Associate
205.314.6904Kimberly King
Director of Development
205.314.6917Nicholas McLaughlin
Database Manager
205.314.6905Emily Nelson
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
205.314.6915Seth Noble
Director of Artistic Administration
205.314.6947Erin O'Brien
Individual Giving Manager
205.314.6955Karin Park
Grants Manager
205.314.6907Mark Patrick
Executive Director
205.314.6913Sam Shatara
Graphic Designer
205.314.6909Adrian Westfall
Director of Finance
205.314.6914Jordaan Whitehead
Production Manager
205.996.4537Bill Williams
Orchestra Personnel Manager
205.251.6331Smith Williams
Director of Marketing
205.314.6934Maria Wilson
Education & Youth Orchestra Manager
205.314.6936
Board of Directors
Elton B. Stephens
Chairman in Memoriam Aeternam
Mr. Danny McKinney
Chairman
Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Vice Chairman
Mrs. Carol Phillips
Treasurer
Mrs. Karen Piassick
Secretary
Mrs. Peggy Balliet
Mr. Dylan C. Black
Mrs. Emily G. Branum
Mrs. Dell S. Brooke
Mr. William W. Brooke
Ms. Samantha Chandler
Mr. Nicholas Ciulla
Ms. Kathleen Costello
Rev. Lant B. Davis
Mr. Allen Dunn
Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council
Mr. M. Miller Gorrie
Mrs. Melanie P. Grinney
Dr. James M. Hardin
Mr. Jonathan P. Hoffmann
Dr. Rupa K. Kitchens
Mr. Robert E. Kristofco
Dr. C. Seth Landefeld
Mrs. Lynn F. LaRussa
Ms. Nancy Lewis
Mr. Colin H. Luke
Ms. Virginia Markstein
Ms. Mayumi Masri
Ms. Jennifer R. McCain
Mr. G. Adam McClain
Mr. John McElroy
Mr. Taylor McElroy
Mr. Michael Meeks
Mr. Emmett McLean
Ms. Gloria N. Moody
Mr. G. Ruffner Page, Jr.
Mr. Jason Robins
Dr. William Rushton IV
Mrs. Amy Shirey
Dr. Sanjay K. Singh
Dr. Chandler H. Smith
Mr. Anthony A. Smoke
Mr. James S. Snow
Mr. Nicholas Willis
Ex-Officio Board Members
Molly Bloetscher
President, Symphony Volunteer Council
Samantha Chandler
President, Junior Patrons
Grace Kipp
President, Symphony 30
Nancy Lewis
ASO Chorus Representative
Endowment Board
Mr. Taylor McElroy
President
Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Vice Chairman
Mrs. Dell S. Brooke
Secretary
Mr. Phil Carroll
Mr. Samuel P. Johnson
Mr. Danny McKinney
Mr. Michael W. Meeks
Mrs. Carol Phillips
Mr. Michael Stone
Mr. Pedro Verdu