The Manchester Symphony Society (MSS)

The Manchester Symphony Society provides support for the MSO through:

  • Administration

  • Membership contributions

  • Grants

  • Scholarships and programs for school-age musicians

  • Concert production and planning.

In our partnership with Manchester University, they provide support through:

  • Released time for the Conductor

  • Facilities for rehearsal and concert performances

  • Resources and support of the Manchester Department of Music

  • Faculty, staff, and student musicians.

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Manchester Symphony Society Board of Directors

Beth Driscoll, President

Manchester University, Professor of Accounting
Chair, Advancement Committee; Governance Committee

Judi Orr, Vice President
Community Foundation of Wabash County
Hospitality Committee

Greg Bowman, Secretary
PNC Bank
Chair, Governance Committee

Daniel P Naragon, CPA - Treasurer/Controller
 Naragon & Purdy, Inc., CPAs
Advancement Committee

Debra Lynn, Conductor and Artistic Director
Opera Today, Co-founder and Executive Artistic Director
Chair, Hospitality and Education Committees; Advancement Committee

Mark Huntington, Orchestra Representative
Manchester University, Emeritus Faculty
Governance Committee

Kayla Carver
Quinlan & Fabish
Hospitality and Marketing Committees

Paul Fry-Miller
Parkview Health, Physician’s Asstistant, Retired
Hospitality Committee

Anne Gregory
Manchester University, Media Director Emeritus
Chair, Marketing Committee

Dave Haist
Parkview Health Systems
Advancement Committee

Arturo Yanez
Manchester University, Professor of Spanish
Marketing Committee

Jim Smith
Executive Director, Ex-officio

Jon Hartman
Webmaster, Ex-officio