Draft:Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (officially known as the Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, formerly known as the Pensacola Philharmonic Orchestra, and often abbreviated as PSO) is a symphony orchestra based in Pensacola, Florida. It is a leading orchestra in Northwest Florida since its founding in 1926. The orchestra's home is the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola. The current principal conductor and music director is Peter Rubardt.

Early club foundings
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, instrumental music performances began to appear in the Pensacola art scene. Music study clubs sought the first meetings and events at this time as well. In 1919, the official Pensacola Music Study Club was formed and in 1925, musicians Edwin and Louise Northup began hosting musical gatherings at their abode in the downtown of Pensacola on the southwest corners of Spring and Gregory Streets.

Initial orchestral performances
In 1926, the Civic Music Association of America sent representatives to Pensacola to promote a classical concert series featuring world-class talent. They were able to sell 800 subscriptions to this feature at $5 each. After visiting the concerts, a man by the name of John W. Borjes, a German immigrant, formed the Pensacola Philharmonic Orchestra in 1926. Professor Borjes was a musician who studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany. He founded the orchestra upon recognizing the need for a classical and symphony music environment for the Pensacola community. His mission was to make this music available for people in the relatively small town of Pensacola at the time, since classical music was only majorly performed in large cities. Borjes proved he was an excellent fit for the early orchestra as he was the music director of multiple orchestras including New York's Shubert Theatre and Memphis' Orpheum Theatre.

The early ensemble consisted of 20 people and was debuted at a free concert at Pensacola High School.

New music director, a new home, and name changes
After the initial years of performances and success, the symphony underwent multiple name changes. In the 1950s, the legal name of the orchestra was changed to the Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, which still remains today as its official name. The conductor at the time of these major changes was Dr. John Venetozzi. After the official establishment of the orchestra, many other organizations branched out of it. In 1956, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Orchestra was established, and in 1973, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild was formed. These early additions to the orchestra helped establish the reputation and logistical well-being throughout the rest of its lifetime.

After a renovation in 1982, the Saenger Theatre became the home of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Grier Williams. At the time, Williams was the founder and director of the music department at the University of West Florida.

Newest conductor and recent history
In 1997, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra welcomed its newest conductor and music director, Peter Rubardt. He is still the conductor today. He is a major figure in Pensacola and has helped majorly develop the orchestra as his career has progressed. The orchestra has continued to perform classical music as when it was founded, but it has adopted different styles of music, including jazz, pops, and contemporary classical music.

In 2003, a capital program was launched by the PSO with the help of Dr. Rubardt to assist in the orchestra's modern growth. New percussion equipment was provided, extra concerts were added to the seasons, musician compensation was increased, and community-involved programs--although already existent--were expanded in order the grow the orchestra.

Musicians
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" !First Violin !Second Violin !Viola !Cello !Double Bass !Flute !Piccolo !Oboe !English Horn !Clarinet !E♭ Clarinet !Bass Clarinet !Bassoon !Contrabassoon !Saxophone !Horn !Trumpet !Trombone !Bass Trombone !Tuba !Percussion
 * Leonid Yanovskiy
 * Concertmaster
 * Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild Chair
 * Petra Bubanja
 * Associate Concertmaster
 * Enen Yu
 * Concertmaster
 * Pensacola Opera Productions
 * Maeanna Callahan
 * Edward Charity
 * Ken Davis
 * Burcu Goker
 * Molly Hollingsworth
 * William Jackson
 * Gosia Leska
 * Natasha Marsalli
 * Tania Moldovan
 * Ingrid Roberts
 * Grace Kim
 * Principal
 * Brian Brown
 * Juliana Gaviria
 * Ellen Grant
 * Joe Ortiguera
 * Alejandro Romero
 * Megan Sahely
 * Barbara Withers
 * Nathan Witter
 * Michael Fernandez
 * Principal
 * Marion Viccars Chair
 * Victor Andzulis
 * Brian Brown
 * Rossana Cauti
 * Amaro Dubois
 * Courtney Grant
 * Jim Lichtenberger
 * Daniela Pardo
 * Dave Rebeck
 * Courtney Grant
 * Jim Lichtenberger
 * Daniela Pardo
 * Dave Rebeck
 * Aleksandra Pereverzeva
 * Principal
 * Helen N. Williams Chair
 * Jose Sunderland
 * Litvak Family Chair
 * Chun-hsin Chang
 * Juan Jose Gutierrez
 * Paul Hanceri
 * Daniel Martinez
 * Ryan Snapp
 * Taylor Hollyer
 * Principal
 * Samuel Dahmer
 * Michael Johnson
 * Ernie Szugyi
 * Doug Therrien
 * Stephanie Riegle
 * Principal
 * Bethany Witter Wood
 * Gay and Bruce Burrows Chair
 * Sarah Jane Young
 * Mary Elizabeth Patterson Chair
 * Bethany Witter Wood
 * Gay and Bruce Burrows Chair
 * Sarah Jane Young
 * Mary Elizabeth Patterson Chair
 * Sarah Jane Young
 * Matt Fossa
 * Principal
 * Margaret Cracchiolo
 * Bobby and Suzanne Kahn Chair
 * Jillian Camwell
 * Asher Kelly
 * Margaret Cracchiolo
 * Asher Kelly
 * Margaret Cracchiolo
 * Richard Jernigan
 * Principal
 * Newell Hutchinson
 * Melissa Turner
 * Kim Whaley
 * Newell Hutchinson
 * Melissa Turner
 * Kim Whaley
 * Melissa Turner
 * Kim Whaley
 * Kim Whaley
 * Jeff Keesecker
 * Principal
 * Paul W. Runge and Phyllis G. Runge Chair
 * Abigail Walker
 * Richard Hopkins
 * Kristina Nelson
 * Richard Hopkins
 * Dave Camwell
 * Principal
 * Chris Sacco
 * Dave Camwell
 * Principal
 * Chris Sacco
 * Jacquelyn Adams
 * Principal
 * Claudio Torres, Jr. M.D. Chair
 * Jodi Graham Wood
 * Stuart Kinney
 * Tony Chiarito
 * James Baker
 * Dale Riegle
 * Principal
 * Marea Jo Milner Chair
 * Jonathan Martin
 * Ned and Jan Mayo Chair
 * Timothy Tesh
 * Mike Huff
 * Bret Barrow
 * Principal
 * Dona and Milton Usry Chair
 * Don Snowden
 * Joshua Bledsoe
 * Principal
 * Dona and Milton Usry Chair
 * Don Snowden
 * Joshua Bledsoe
 * Wess Hillman
 * Mike Mason
 * Principal
 * Mike Mason
 * Principal

Timpani

 * Laura Noah
 * Principal

Misc. Percussion

 * Jordan Wood
 * Principal
 * Adam Blackstock
 * Matt Greenwood
 * Pete Krostag
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