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Our Mission

The mission of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, educate and enrich lives near and far by creating extraordinary musical experiences with uncompromising artistic excellence.

With a 61-year history of artistic excellence, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is recognized as the largest and most distinguished performing arts organization in Maryland’s capital city. Under the direction of Jose-Luis Novo, the Symphony continues to rise in excellence and national reputation, performing Masterworks, Pops, Family Concerts and special events. The Symphony reaches thousands annually with its free Pops in the Park concert, joint concerts with the United States Naval Academy, accompanying the Annapolis Opera, and collaborative projects with other arts organizations and touring headliners. Additionally, we sponsor award-winning education concerts and outreach programs in community schools, sharing the joy of music-making with thousands of school children.

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2022-2023 Board of Trustees

Officers

Mary McKiel, PhD
Chair

Shelley Row, PE, CSP
Vice Chair

Jerray Slocum
Treasurer

Ann Whitcomb
Assistant Treasurer & VP-Finance

Katherine Edwards, MD
Secretary

Elizabeth Maxwell-Schmidt, MD
Assistant Secretary

Trustees

Robert Arias
Florence Calvert
Georgianna Crosby
Bill Davis
Ginger From
Charles Grudzinskas
Michelle Hellstern
Deb Howe
Geraldine "Mimi" Ladd Jones
Jill Kidwell
Monique Langston, MD
Shaun Mathis
Stephen A. Sotack
Marie Treanor

Trustees Emeritus

Peter Evans
David Anthony Huggins
Joe Rubino

Ex Officio Trustees

José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director & Conductor
The Philip Richebourg Chair

Paula Abernethy, FASO Representative

Orchestra Representative

Kristin Bakkegard, Musicians’ Representative, Players Committee

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Staff
Barbara Randolph
Interim Executive Director
 
José-Luis Novo
Artistic Director & Conductor
The Philip Richebourg Chair
 
Sarah Johansen
Director of Business Operations
 
Miriam Fogel
Director of Artistic Operations
 
Diana Love
Director of Marketing & Communications
 
Netanel Draiblate
Annapolis Symphony Academy Director & Founder
 
Julie Nolan
Director of Education & Community Outreach
Grants Manager
 
Erica Johnson
Accountant
 
Olivia Ren
Orchestra Librarian
 
David Sciannella
Operations Manager
 
Maya McAtee
Office & Data Manager
 
Shun Yao
Assistant Conductor, Annapolis Symphony Academy
 
Kimberly Valerio
Annapolis Symphony Academy Department Head, Winds & Brass
 
Heather Haughn
Annapolis Symphony Academy Department Head, Strings