Carolyn Bess
Executive Director, Waco Symphony Association, Inc.
This year’s theme “New Frontiers” is resonant for several reasons: we’re welcoming our new Music Director Lawrence Loh to chart a new creative vision for the WSO, and we will explore composers and works from the past and present day who are innovative. Maestro Loh will bring his expertise in conducting live films in concert to the Waco Hall stage with Jurassic Park – an epic first for us!
The WSO has been a trail blazer of the performing arts scene in our community since 1962, and we are thankful for your stalwart support. Each of the four season classical concerts will feature acclaimed and award-winning soloists. This marks our fifth year of collaboration with Ballet Frontier of Texas, presenting the only Nutcracker ballet in Central Texas with live orchestra at two performances.
Embark on this exciting journey with us and experience the beauty, harmony, and power of symphonic music!
Officers
Rex Davis, President
Dianne Sawyer, President-Elect
Jerry Powell, Vice-President, Administration
Suzanne Alexander, Co-Vice-President, Artistic Advisory
Joe Calao, Co-Vice-President, Artistic Advisory
Rhett Dawson, Co-Vice-President, Audience Development
Jon Gimble, Co-Vice-President, Audience Development
Alec Burriss, Vice-President, Concerto Circle
Sara Richie, Co-Vice-President, Education and Outreach
Glenda Strum, Co-Vice-President, Education and Outreach
Phillip Crawford, Co-Vice-President, Finance
Nancy Livingston, Co-Vice-President, Finance
Stephen H. Corwin, Vice-President, Foundation
Sarah Aynesworth, Co-Vice-President, Hospitality and Stewardship
Candy Swenke, Co-Vice-President, Hospitality and Stewardship
Ann Harder, Vice-President, Nominating
Heyward Green, Vice-President, Planning
Liz Fraley, Secretary
Debra Burleson, Co-Vice-President, Special Projects
Alice Starr, Co-Vice-President, Special Projects
Lisa Lacy, Co-Vice-President, Sponsorship
Sandy McCormack, Co-Vice-President, Sponsorship
Bill Lechner, Vice-President, Technology
Elizabeth Barnhill, President, Waco Symphony Council
Advisory Directors
Lawrence Loh, Music Director and Conductor
Carolyn Kannwischer Bess, Executive Director, Waco Symphony Association, Inc.
Liz Arend, President-Elect, Waco Symphony Council
Suzanne Alexander, Past-President, Waco Symphony Council
Joe Calao, President, Waco Symphony Foundation
Gary Mortenson, Dean, Baylor School of Music
Dave Innis, Musician
Executive Committee
The Officers are the following:
Robin Baird
Donald Lewis
Mike Raymond
Board of Directors
The Executive Committee are the following:
Liz Arend
Jeffrey Armstrong
Gary Coley
Glenn Hanna
Harry Harelik
Jana Hixson
Dan Ingham
Andrea Kosar
Rodney Kroll
Laura Lalani
Joaquin Lugo
Johnette McKown
Phil Reeder
Randy Riggs
Val Rispoli
Charles Stern
Laura Swann
Jocelyn Williams