Our Foundation


 


Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

Excellence always in everything we do here at the Tulsa Symphony.



Our History

Tulsa Symphony was founded in 2005. Learn more about how it all began.



Our Commitment

We will be an orchestra that serves as a source of enrichment for ALL.

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CONCERT SERIES

 

From timeless classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions, our repertoire spans the ages, ensuring there's something for everyone. Make your next outing a Tulsa Symphony Experience!

 


Patti Johnson Wilson Classic Series

Experience the power of a full orchestra at the Patti Johnson Wilson Classics Series at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

 


101 Unplugged
Chamber Music Series

Enjoy a cozy night of chamber music at our brand-new venue, 101 Archer! From iconic film soundtracks to timeless Mozart classics, our exciting series has something for everyone—even if you’re not a seasoned music enthusiast.

 


Symphony Sessions at TU

The partnership between TSO and TU provides more enriching opportunities and musical experiences with the David B. Waters Series: TSO AT TU and David B. Waters String Quintet.

 


Flint Family Foundation Community Concert Series

This unique concert series takes music to the masses with performances at various community hubs throughout Tulsa.



Special Events

Experience your favorite films and movies with live music played by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra.



TSO on Air

Listen to a live recording of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s last Patti Johnson Wilson Classics Series performance on KWTU Classical 88.7 FM.

 
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OUR MUSICIANS

Get to know the musicians, conductors, and guest artists whose passion and dedication breathe life into the notes and create the soul-stirring magic of the Tulsa Symphony.

 
 
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Our People




Our Musicians

Discover the musicians, conductors, and guest artists whose passion and dedication bring the notes to life, crafting the soul-stirring magic of the Tulsa Symphony.



Our Board of Directors

The Tulsa Symphony owes its success to the visionary leadership of our esteemed Board of Directors, who shape its future and ensure the enduring legacy of music in our community.


Our Leadership and Staff

Meet the exceptional team of visionary leaders and dedicated staff committed to enriching the cultural fabric of our community.

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Board of Directors

The Tulsa Symphony would not be what it is today without the visionary leaders and driving forces behind it, our esteemed Board of Directors, who shape the orchestra's future and ensure the enduring legacy of music in our community.

* Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Musician


2024-25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LYNN GOLDBERG, Board President

CAROLINE ABBOTT

DAVID ADELSON

CHRIS BARBER
Co-Chair of Education

ADAM BETZ
Secretary

BRIAN BOATWRIGHT

KEN BUSBY
Chair of Board Governance

KARI CALDWELL*

BEN CLARK

SARAH COBURN

KYDEN CREEKPAUM
Chair of the Board and
Chair of Strategic Planning

ERIN DAILEY
President-Elect

MARC FACCI*

RYAN FEATHERSTON

HOLLY FERGUSON

ANDREW GOTTEHRER

KATRINE HAKIM

LINDSEY HELMERICH
Chair of Fund Development

KATHY HENRY
Chair of Marketing

JOSH JAKUBOVITZ

ERWIN JANSSEN

CHAD JOHNSON*

MATTHEW MCCREADY

TIM MCFADDEN*
Executive Vice President

MALISA NELL

SARTHAK NIGAM

ANNA NORBERG

J. WESLEY PEBSWORTH

DR. ROLLIE RHODES

JOAN SEAY

JUDGE DEBORAH SHALLCROSS

DONALD SMITH
Treasurer

ED TACKETT
Co-Chair of Education

STEPHEN TACKETT

CHRISTY CRAIG THAMES

MARGARITA TRAVINO

DR. TIMOTHY YOUNG

 

BOARD EMERITUS

LINDA FRAZIER

DAVID KEGLOVITS

 
 

ADVISORY BOARD

 

ELLEN ADELSON

SUSANNAH ADELSON

SAMUEL ADLER

HOWARD BARNETT

REV. JOSEPH BIAS

THERESA COLLINS

WILLIAM COPPOC

KIM CORETZ

J.P. CULLEY

FREDERIC DORWART

LINDA FEAGIN

DR. DEBORAH GIST

SCOTT GREGORY

JIM HALSEY

DR. MARK HALTERMAN

JEFF HASSELL

JENNY HELMERICH

MARIANNE HERROLD

VERNON HOWARD

DAVID J. HYSLOP

JAMIE JAMIESON

SKIP JOHNSON

JOEL KANTOR

KAREN KEITH

GRETCHEN BUSH KIMBALL

RICK KOONTZ

DR. KATHY LAFORTUNE

ALLISON LAUINGER

ROXANA LORTON

P. VINCENT LOVOI

AARON MILFORD

SUSAN NEAL

ADRIENNE WATT NESSER

JOCELYN PAYNE

HUGO SALCEDO

HARRY SEAY III

WILLIAM H. SHAMBAUGH

TIM SHEEHAN

RON SPIGELMAN

TERESA VALERO

RANDI WIGHTMAN

HENRY WILL

STEVE D. WRIGHT

 
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Leadership and Staff

Meet the exceptional team of visionary leaders and dedicated staff committed to enriching the cultural fabric of our community.

* Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Musician


 

RONALD E. PREDL
Executive Director

TIM MCFADDEN*
Orchestra Manager

SAMUEL F. STILES
Director of Development

JOSH EAST*
Education and Community Engagement Director

JODI KOCH
Director of Marketing

TERRY ABELL
Stage Manager

STEVE HAEFNER*
Production Manager

MARC FACCI*
Librarian

GYAN GALOOB
Patron Service Associate

LYNN MCCLURE
Patron Service Associate

KATE JACOBS
Executive Assistant

RONNAMARIE JENSEN*
Personnel Manager

LAUREN WHITE*
Development Associate

KIMBERLY WALL
Marketing Coordinator

JENNIFER SHERMAN*
Assistant Librarian

CLARISSA JACKSON
David B. Waters Intern

ANNA LYON
David B. Waters Intern

 
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