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
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Emma Kosht
Orchestra Librarian
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Jordan Ford
Youth Orchestra Manager
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Gregg Gleasner
Senior Artistic Advisor
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Laura Jones
Finance Associate
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Kimberly King
Vice President of Development
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Casie Ford Lowry
Orchestra Personnel Manager
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Clay A. McCollum
Director of Artistic Administration
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Nicholas McLaughlin
Database Manager
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Zarien Morris
Executive Assistant
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Anna Newsome
Associate Director of Development
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Mark Patrick
President
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Bessie Shilkrot
Production Manager
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Sam Shatara
Graphic Designer
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Sandy Slate
Director of Marketing
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Allison Sommers
Artistic & Education Assistant
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Olivia Staggs
Development Officer & Events Manager
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Adrian Westfall
Chief Financial Officer
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Joseph Wheeler
Development Operations Assistant
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Jordaan Whitehead
Operations Manager
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Maria Wilson
Director of Education
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Board of Directors
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Elton B. Stephens
Chairman in Memoriam Aeternam
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Mr. Danny McKinney
Chairman
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Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Vice Chairman
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Mr. Allen Dunn
Treasurer
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Mrs. Karen Piassick
Secretary
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Mrs. Peggy Balliet
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Mr. Dylan C. Black
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Mrs. Emily G. Branum
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Mrs. Dell S. Brooke
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Mr. William W. Brooke
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Mr. Nicholas Ciulla
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Ms. Kathleen Costello
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Dr. Victor Darley-Usmar
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Rev. Lant B. Davis
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Mr. Allen Dunn
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Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council
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Mr. M. Miller Gorrie
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Mrs. Melanie P. Grinney
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Dr. James M. Hardin
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Mr. Jonathan P. Hoffmann
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Dr. Rupa K. Kitchens
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Mr. Kevin Kozak
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Mr. Robert E. Kristofco
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Mrs. Lynn F. LaRussa
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Ms. Nancy Lewis
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Mr. Colin H. Luke
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Ms. Virginia Markstein
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Ms. Mayumi Masri
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Ms. Jennifer R. McCain
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Mr. G. Adam McClain
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Mr. John McElroy
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Mr. Taylor McElroy
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Mr. Michael Meeks
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Mr. Emmett McLean
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Ms. Gloria N. Moody
In Memoriam
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Mr. G. Ruffner Page, Jr.
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Dr. William Rushton IV
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Mrs. Amy Shirey
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Dr. Sanjay K. Singh
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Dr. Chandler H. Smith
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Mr. Anthony A. Smoke
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Mr. James S. Snow
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Mr. Nicholas Willis
Ex-Officio Board Members
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Michael Meeks
President, Symphony Volunteer Council
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Beverly Crawford
President, Symphony 30
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Nancy Lewis
ASO Chorus Representative
Endowment Board
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Mr. Taylor McElroy
President
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Mr. F. Dixon Brooke Jr.
Vice Chairman
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Mrs. Dell S. Brooke
Secretary
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Mr. Phil Carroll
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Mr. Samuel P. Johnson
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Mr. Danny McKinney
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Mr. Michael W. Meeks
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Mrs. Carol Phillips
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Mr. Michael Stone
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Mr. Pedro Verdu