About Us

Board of Directors
Sterling S. PoulsonBoard Chair
Randy CoxPresident
Eric Barney, Treasurer
Eric Kartchner, Sales & Marketing
Linda Cole, Executive Secretary
George Dye, Membership Chair
Donny Gilbert, Music Director
Mary Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator
Shelly Riley, Public RelationsArtistic & Production Staff
Donny Gilbert
Music Director
George Dye, Associate Music Director
Susie BeanConcertmaster
Jean Voyles, Orchestra Manager
Haehyun Jung, Librarian

Mission Statement

We invite people of all ages to explore and share the emotion and expressiveness of symphonic music. We do this by preserving the orchestral and musical arts through education and training of performers of all ages.

Providing performance opportunities for musicians, composers, conductors and others, allowing them to share and develop their talents. Collaborating with local choirs, guest performers and other musical organizations, thus promoting a cooperative relationship within the musical community.

Partnering with local high schools and community colleges to increase awareness of the benefits rising from music education. Encourage participation of students by providing opportunities for them to perform with the orchestra.

Promoting music appreciation through the performance of a variety of music. Cultivating a new generation of symphony lovers and subscribers, thus expanding community knowledge of and support for the West Valley Symphony.