About the ETSO
The East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra consists of accomplished musicians who volunteer their time to enrich their community through music. Membership is based on current openings and auditions as we seek to have a well-balanced orchestra capable of delivering high quality musical performances.
If you’re interested in joining please contact the section leader below:
Strings – William Navalon
Winds – Christa Dingman
Brass – Daren Bissell
Percussion – Josh Vollberg
Board of Directors
Franklin Farrow, Board Chairman
Dr. Jack McClarty, President
Jim Coltrin, Vice President
Dr. Richard Hickam, Conductor Emeritus
Lisa Kuhlman, Secretary
Karen Shostak, Director of Marketing
Jeremy Francisco, Music Director
Joel Denton, Pops Conductor
Dolly Fillman
Chip Liles
Sharon McKee
Dallas Scott III
Dr. Brian Dickinson
Honorary Board Member
Dr. Gordon Bietz
Staff
Mathew Miller, Executive Director
Jean Dickinson, Librarian
Nea Paris, Media Consultant