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A New Vision for Ocala's Music
Matthew Wardell, Music Director and Conductor
2009 Cultural Non-Profit Business of the Year

The Ocala Symphony Orchestra
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       Marion County’s premier cultural arts organization. Founded in 1975, the orchestra averages a dozen concerts throughout the year in front of nearly ten thousand area citizens. Its mission is to play the highest caliber music that is performed by skilled musicians under the dynamic leadership of a brilliant and energetic music director – Matthew Wardell. It is driven to reach, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages while serving the broadest group of constituents and to foster excellence in music education through collaborative partnerships with local resources.

The Board of Directors of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra Announces the
Annual Meeting of the Membership
(all season ticket holders)

Wednesday June 2, 2010
5:30-7:30 PM
Brick City Center for the Arts
23 SW Broadway, Ocala

Election of Directors
Hors d’ouevres, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks
Musical Entertainment
Recognition of Volunteers and Donors

We are requesting a donation of $10.00 per person to assist with the cost of the event.
Please RSVP to 351-1606 or send us an email by May 28


NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For three year terms ending June 30, 2013:

Karen Anderson
Member of Friends of the Symphony, manager of Miles Christian Anderson Consulting Engineers

Basil Bristow
Member of Friends of the Symphony, author of award-winning short stories, narrator of Peter and the Wolf, board member of Fifth Circuit Public Guardian Corporation, member of MRMC compassionate care team, Rotarian, formerly on the boards of the Marion County Literacy Council, Friends of the Library, Interfaith Emergency Services

Tom Connolly
President of Real Oldies WITG 104.7, member LifeSouth Advisory Council, marketing specialist

Judy Green
Professional photographer, former assistant managing editor of Ocala Star Banner, member of the Royal Dames, Rotarian, Kiwanis Club, current member of the OSO board of directors and chair of the PR & Marketing Committee, member of Ocala Women’s Network

Leslie Hammond
Owner of Artistic Eye – Fine Art Services, member of Ocala Women’s Network, former curator of the Appleton Museum, archaeologist

Toni James
Owner of Toni James & Associates LLC, Strategic Public Relations, current member of the OSO board of directors and president, member of the Heart of Florida Health Center and Kids Central boards, Rotarian, member of Ocala Women’s Network, former president of United Way of Marion County


Nominations may be made by season ticket holders by obtaining in writing an agreement from the nominee to serve if elected. Nominations are made at the Annual Meeting. Nominees must be current season ticket holders. Terms begin July 1, 2010.


Proud Members of:
Ocala Marion Country Chamber of Commerce Marion Cultural Alliance Ocala/Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau League of American Orchestras Find us on Facebook
2010-2011 Corporate Sponsors

Concert Sponsors $10,000 & Up

Jenkins Acura, Hyundai & Mazda
Jenkins Acura, Hyundai & Mazda

On Top of the World, Inc.
"Pops Goes the Holidays"

Maestro $7,500–$9,999

Concertmaster $5,000–$7,499

US Trust Bank of America

US Trust Bank of America Check Presentation
U.S. Trust Bank of America

Principal $3,000–$4,999

Ocala.com
StarBanner - Ocala.com

First Chair $1,000–$2,999

2010-2011 Friends of the Symphony

Stradivarius $10,000 & up

Benefactor $5,000–$9,000

Pacesetter $2,500–$4,999

Grand Patron $1,000–$2,499
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If you have any questions please call (352) 351-1606 or visit our contact page.

The Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under #CH11602. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free at 1-800-435-7352, within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State of Florida. The Federal Tax i.d. number of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra is 59-1581448.