The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) recently announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. They are Brent Edmondson, Sara Male, Michael J. Slechta, and Bob Thomas. Two of the appointees are musicians from the orchestra.
Edmondson is the principal bass of the LSO and is often featured as the LSO's pre-concert lecturer. Edmondson performs with orchestras throughout the region, including the Philadelphia Orchestra. In addition to performing, Edmondson is a composer, arranger, editor, engraver, and publisher.
Male is the acting principal cello of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and performs with orchestras throughout the region. A sought-after chamber music recitalist, Male is a founding member of the Newstead Trio and Duo Chiaroscuro. She teaches cello at Franklin & Marshall College and Elizabethtown College, in addition to her private studio.
Slechta is the coordinator of music, art, humanities and 21st century skills in the School District of Lancaster. In addition to administrative leadership, Slechta serves as an adjunct instructor in the Master of Music Education program at Lebanon Valley College, is conductor of the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra, and has presented at conferences for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Thomas holds a Ph.D. in higher education, administration/management, and served as an administrator for 33 years, including 10 years as vice president for student affairs at Millersville University. Following his time at the university, Thomas worked as president of Tabor Community Services. Thomas retired from Tabor in 2018 and currently volunteers as a SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon mentor. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Samaritan Counseling Center and is a trained volunteer with United Way's Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program.
The LSO anticipates beginning its season in the fall with minimal seating capacity and numerous safety precautions designed to comply with and exceed social distancing guidelines outlined by government officials and the CDC.
Additional information about the LSO, future concerts, and tickets can be found at http://www.lancastersymphony.org or by calling 717-291-6440.
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