Council
Since 1962, the Waco Symphony Council has been supporting and assisting the Waco Symphony Orchestra in many ways through service and fundraising. The Waco Symphony Council provides financial resources to fund scholarships to Baylor music students who play in the Waco Symphony Orchestra, sponsors Waco Symphony Orchestra concerts each year, and endows the Waco Symphony Conductor’s Chair, which is funded through the Waco Symphony Foundation.
One of the Waco Symphony Council’s main areas of emphasis involves Youth and Education Programs. Through sponsorships of the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra and organizing annual Children’s Concert, reaching more than 6,000 fourth and fifth graders, opportunities are provided to expose young people to symphonic music. In addition, the Waco Symphony Council sponsors the Symphony Council Belles program for sophomore and junior girls, and the Symphony Council Brass program for junior boys. The Waco Symphony Council Belles and Brass enjoy leadership and service training, as well as seminars in music appreciation and concert and dining etiquette.
The Waco Symphony Council also honors Waco Symphony subscribers, who donate at the Patron Level and above, by organizing a Patron dinner each year. All members of the Waco Symphony Council are invited to attend preview parties/brunches which include a brief business meeting and featured talks by Maestro Larry Loh that enlighten us with details about the repertoire and composers of upcoming concerts.
The Waco Symphony Council welcomes both men and women as members, with many opportunities for friendship and service in the community. Becoming a Waco Symphony Council member is an excellent way to help keep the Waco Symphony strong.
Waco Symphony Council Officers 2024-2025
President: Liz Arend
President-Elect: Endyia Sterns
Fundraising Vice-President: Christy Lewis
Youth Programs Vice-President: Lisa Alcorn
Social Vice-President: Jennifer Richie
Belles & Brass Vice-Presidents (Co-chairs): Lindsey McEachern, Jordan Swann
Membership Vice-President: Suzanne Alexander
Recording Secretary: Michelle Johnson
Corresponding Secretary: Glenda Strum
Treasurer: Lynda Dyer
Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Barnhill
Advocacy: Paula McReynolds
TASO Conference Co-Chairs: Suzanne Alexander, Marsha Green, Dianne Sawyer
TASO Conference Treasurer: Paula McReynolds
Become A Member
We offer several membership levels based on your desired level of giving ranging from $50 to $350. Details can be found on the online membership form on BetterUnite.