HORSETAILS 2010® would not be possible without the continued support of our Honorary and Working Committees and our generous sponsors. Thank you to the following people and companies for your support, time and insight as we present this unique event.
Chairmen |
Committee Members |
Honorary Committee |
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Sara Lord
Anne P. Gay |
Elizabeth Collier
Elizabeth Deener David Dowell Ellen Gregory Philip High Lou Hedrick Jones Maria Kucirko Peter Kucirko Charlotte Lakers Andrea Ooten Sally Spielvogel Helene Steene B.J. Stull Karah Sutton Sue Ann Truitt Linda Tzouanakis Mary Sue Walker |
James E. "Ted" Bassett III
Meg Jewett Greg Ladd John K. Leonard H. Foster Pettit Fran Taylor |
Mission Statement: To foster excellence and innovation in the performance and presentation of great music; to enrich the lives of our diverse citizenry; to educate current and future audiences and to bring distinction to our community through the orchestra's presence and standing.
The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1961.
Our current annual budget is $1.2 million.
We recently concluded an endowment campaign raising nearly $2 million.
In April 2009, the Lexington Philharmonic selected Scott Terrell from nearly 300 applicants and 10 finalists as new Music Director and Conductor.
The orchestra consists of 68 contracted union musicians paid per service; the number of musicians hired for performance depends on concert program.
In 2011, the Lexington Philharmonic celebrates 50 years of bringing quality classical music to the Bluegrass! The orchestra now presents over 150 concerts and educational programs annually that are designed to reach a variety of musical tastes and a vast range of ages. The Classics Series features traditional classical music, world premiere pieces, and internationally renowned guest artists. Pre-concert lectures (called Inside the Score) designed to introduce patrons to the guest artists, programming, and other topics are free before each concert. The Family Series is a fun way to introduce children (and grown-ups!) to classical music. The Philharmonic also offers extensive educational programs, reaching over 25,000 children a year through Discovery Concerts, Ensembles in Schools, Instrument Petting Zoos, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Concerts.
The Lexington Philharmonic performs Classics Series concerts on Friday nights at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts, which seats nearly 1,500 patrons. Family and Discovery concerts are also held at the Singletary Center. PB&J concerts are held at various locations throughout central Kentucky.
Media Sponsor:
Lane Communications
Marketing Sponsor:
Preston-Osborne
Website Sponsor:
Elevation Creative Studios
Kickoff and Premiere Exhibition Sponsor:
L.V. Harkness & Co
Saratoga
Exhibition Sponsor and Let the Bidding Begin Celebration Sponsor:
Cross Gate Gallery
Production Sponsor:
Old Town Violin Shop
Other In-Kind Contributors:
Lee P. Thomas Photography Inc.
Janet and Walter Miller Fund for Philanthropic Giving