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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Glenn Egner
Orchestra Librarian
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Cassandra Flores-Everett
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Gregg Gleasner
Senior Artistic Advisor
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Laura Jones
Finance Associate
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Kimberly King
Corporate Development & Events Manager
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Clay A. McCollum
Artistic Coordinator
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Nicholas McLaughlin
Database Manager
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Emily Nelson
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
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Karin Park
Grants Manager
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Mark Patrick
Executive Director
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Mandy Peterson-Tice
Director of Development
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Sam Shatara
Graphic Designer
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Adrian Westfall
Director of Finance
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Jordaan Whitehead
Production Manager
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Bill Williams
Orchestra Personnel Manager
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Smith Williams
Director of Marketing
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Maria Wilson
Education & Youth Orchestra Manager
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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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Mrs. Carol Phillips
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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Ms. Samantha Chandler
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Mr. Nicholas Ciulla
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Ms. Kathleen Costello
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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. Robert E. Kristofco
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Dr. C. Seth Landefeld
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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
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Mr. G. Ruffner Page, Jr.
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Mr. Jason Robins
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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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Molly Bloetscher
President, Symphony Volunteer Council
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Samantha Chandler
President, Junior Patrons
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Grace Kipp
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