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
205.996.4512Ansley Frachiseur
Individual Giving Manager
205.314.6919Laura Jones
Finance Associate
205.314.6904Kimberly King
Corporate Development & Events Manager
205.314.6917Marissa Mayfield
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
205.314.6915Nicholas McLaughlin
Database Manager
205.314.6905Barron Melton
Operations Manager
205.996.4537Seth Noble
Director of Artistic Administration
205.314.6947Erin O'Brien
Education Operations Manager
205.314.6955Karin Park
Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
205.314.6907Mark Patrick
Interim Executive Director & General Manager
205.314.6913Sam Shatara
Graphic Designer
205.314.6909Taylor Stewart
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
205.314.6908Adrian Westfall
Director of Finance
205.314.6914Bill Williams
Orchestra Personnel Manager
205.251.6331Nicole Williams
Director of Development
205.314.6958Smith Williams
Director of Marketing
205.314.6934Maria Wilson
Education Initiatives Manager
205.314.6936
Board of Directors
Elton B. Stephens
Chairman in Memoriam Aeternam
Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Chairman
Mr. William A. Bowron, 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
Mr. J. David Brown III
Ms. Caitlyn Burchfield
Mr. John F. Carter
Rev. Lant B. Davis
Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council
Mr. M. Miller Gorrie
Ms. Ryan Graham
Mrs. Melanie P. Grinney
Mr. David Handler
Dr. James M. Hardin
Mr. Christopher B. Harmon
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. Danny L. McKinney
Mr. Emmett McLean
Ms. Gloria N. Moody
Mr. G. Ruffner Page, Jr.
Dr. William Rushton IV
Dr. Sanjay K. Singh
Dr. Chandler H. Smith
Mr. Anthony A. Smoke
Mr. James S. Snow
Mr. Jeffrey Solomon
Mr. Jim Sullivan
Mr. Nick Willis
Ex-Officio Board Members
Betsy Cooper
President, Symphony Volunteer Council
Caitlyn Burchfield
President, Junior Patrons
Ryan Graham
President, Symphony 30
Nancy Lewis
ASO Chorus Representative
Endowment Board
Mr. Danny McKinney
President
Mr. Carl S. Thigpen
Vice President
Mrs. Dell S. Brooke
Secretary
Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Mr. J. David Brown III
Mr. Vincent Cirulli
Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway
Mr. Samuel P. Johnson
Mr. Taylor McElroy
Mrs. Carol Phillips
Mr. Pedro Verdu