LONG BAY SYMPHONY STAFF

Meet Our Team

From the musicians to our board of directors, administrative staff and volunteers, it takes many people to make the Long Bay Symphony such a special organization. Here are some of the key people who make the symphony operate.

Shannon Farro

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Shannon Farro joined the Long Bay Symphony team in the summer of 2016 as an intern and was brought on shortly after as the Director of Marketing and Concert Support. She assumed the role of Executive Director in June 2018.

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Marywood University and a Master’s degree in Art Leadership and Cultural Management from Colorado State University. In July 2018, she was one of 35 orchestra professionals chosen to participate in the League of American Orchestra’s prestigious Essentials of Orchestra Management seminar in Los Angeles, CA.

In addition to her work with LBS, Shannon also participates in other non-profit organizations to support the arts. She serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts through advocacy and public awareness throughout the state, in addition to serving as Vice President of the Brunswick Arts Council.

Sam Scheele

Orchestra Manager & Youth Symphony Manager
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Sylvie DeZutter

Office Manager
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Steven Martinez

Personnel Manager
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Chad Hammer

Youth Symphony and Youth String Ensemble Director
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Deanne Renshaw

Youth String Ensemble Manager
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Mark Gilman

Stage Manager
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CAREERS

Want to Join Our Team?

Long Bay Symphony periodically has openings for interns and employees with a background in music performance, education and business management. Send us your resume!

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Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Vinny Oliva

President

Alan Carter

1st Vice President

Leslie Porter

2nd Vice President

Christine Maccallum

Secretary

Kim Smith

Treasurer

Participating Directors

Beth Stradinger

Director

Emma Ruth Brittain

Director

Marty Slapnik

Director

Baird Stewart

Director

Scott M. Sensenig

Director

Honorary Lifetime Directors

Jane Williams, Ray Heider, Rick Spradlin & Cheryl Parker-Hendley

Past Presidents

N. Jane Williams

2021-2023

Ray Heider

2016-2021

Angela Kegler

2015-2016

Lisa Davis

2013-2015

Al Stephenson

2011-2012

Cheryl Parker

2007-2011

Richard Blackburn

2006-2007

Susan MacDonald

2004-2006

Zeb Thomas III

2003-2004

Dr. James Wright

2001-2003

Laurie Stewart

1999-2001

Nick Sherfesee

1998-1999

Dr. Nanette Macasing

1997-1998

Rick Spradlin

1995-1997

B.J. Thomas

1993-1995

Don Hamacher

1991-1993

Betty Sprankle

1989-1991

Diana Swanner

FOUNDING PRESIDENT
1988-1989
We extend a special thank you to our past presidents who volunteered to guide and serve the Long Bay Symphony!
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