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“Pops in the Park” …a “standard” since the 80’s

PGSO musicians also: • Teach young musicians privately, and through programs such as El Sistema , that reaches out to youth without the means to pay for lessons • Invite promising young musicians to learn performance skills though the “side by side” program • Support musical and ballet performances throughout the community

1971 : The “New Caledonia Chamber Orchestra” evolved into the New Caledonia Symphony Orchestra and then, in 1977 , the Prince George Symphony Orchestra 1991 : Beginning of ongoing “Nutcracker” collaboration with Judy Russell’s Enchainment Dance Studio 1994 : Gordon Lucas began his 13 years as Concertmaster 2003 : An accumulated debt of $120,000 and a continuing operating deficit led to a new strategic plan and business plan. The City provided a loan of $50,000 to be paid by 2020 2007 : Jose Delgado-Guevara succeeded Gordon Lucas as Concertmaster 2009-2010 : Cash crunch averted thanks to patron generosity

Symphony Organization PGSO Board of Directors General Manager Music Director Bookkeeper Support Staff Core Players Local Musicians Community Musicians Import Musicians Note: indicates lines of reporting and responsibility Librarian (volunteer position) indicates major communication responsibility

Board of Directors, 2016 Standing Committees: Ad Hoc Committee: Executive Music Director Search Policy and Governance Fundraising Musician relations Nominating Members of the Board: Anne Allgaier President, John DeGrace Marie DeBow Vice-President: Diane Rogers Roy Stewart Past President: Teresa Saunders Daniel Weeks Secretary: Harry Hufty Treasurer: Harvey Smerychynski ex officio : General Manager, Music Director

Strategic Plan (early 2015) In three years the PGSO is to be: ฀ on a solid financial footing with diversified funding sources. ฀ engaged with and valued by a broader spectrum of the community through public education, school performances and pre-concert talks. ฀ a symphony with a full core of musicians, with more services, more community players, and more regular rehearsals (focused on investing in the quality of our orchestra). ฀ maintaining a cadre of committed volunteers.

The Prince George symphony Orchestra is central to the civic life of the City and the Region. But we want to: • extend the audience base, • involve more of the community as volunteers and musicians, • become more involved in music education, and • minimize financial uncertainty

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