About Us: A Brief History

According to historical materials compiled by Lavona Dunworth and historian Garnier Blount Minnich, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild (PSOG) was originally formed in 1953, but ceased to be by 1963, along with the then incorporated Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. When the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra began again shortly thereafter, the PSOG followed eight years later in 1973 with the election of it's first President, Mrs. Julie Cooper and corresponding Executive Board. The PSOG has been running strong ever since with the help of it's dedicated, creative membership and generous community sponsorship.

This season we are celebrating the Pensacola Symphony Guild's 51st year providing support and funding for the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. With the love of beautiful music as its driving force, the PSOG will continue its mission with the help of people like you, and all that share that same love.

President's Message

President’s Message

This symphony season is in quick time.

We began with a New Member Prospect Social August 21st. Thank you Suzanne Pfeffle, Sooz Cobb, and Sue-Sue Sherrill for such a wonderful and successful time.

We’ve had two luncheons – September 4th, featuring Julie Martin Green, then October 2nd, featuring Maestro Peter Rubardt, our first symphony concert was October 5th – and it was incredible. There was so much “energy” in the house and on the stage.

The 3rd Annual Sunset Cruise was October 11th, and the weather and sunset couldn’t have been more glorious. Thank you Sooz Cobb and your committee for a perfect evening.

October 21st & 22nd are the 5th Grade Concerts and October 26th is the Families Concert & Petting Zoo. If you have not already volunteered to help at these events, please contact Sarah Martin 850-361-5528.

Our next symphony performance is just weeks away – November 2nd.

November’s PSOG Luncheon will be November 6th @ PCC. Entertainment will be Stephanie Riegle and Monika Durbin.

“A Little Night Music on the Bay” presented by Bobby van Deusen and our own Ellen Vinson will be an intimate evening of Libations, Appetizers, and music on November 17th from 6-8 pm. $250 pp and there are a few places left to attend this special soiree. Call me 850-982-4424 for reservations.

December 4th will be a festive Holiday Market & Paddle Raise at PCC. You’ll receive your email invitation, and this is a great time to invite your friends. Wear your holiday finest and begin shopping for holiday hostess gifts and décor; and homemade baked goods. There are some sponsorships available:

Hospitality Sponsor $250 – 2 tickets;

Red & Green Sponsor $500 – 4 tickets;

Holiday Grand Sponsor $1000 – 8 tickets

Call me about Sponsorships 850-982-4424. If you have items that you would like to donate to the silent auction, please call Tammie Chisenhall.

I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Jan Peterson, President

2024-25 PSOG President
Jan Peterson

The 2023-24 Season Executive Board Members

Each season our members nominate and elect those tasked with providing leadership and guidance in fulfilling our mission goals. We thank this season's Executive Board for their hard work and dedication.

CO-2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Tammy Chisenhall

ASST. TREASURER

Ann Mitchell

PRESIDENT

Sue Flanders

SECRETARY

Jean Norman

VICE PRESIDENT
Anne Riddle

TREASURER
Charlotte Cheney

CO-2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Sarah Martin

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Dona Usry

The 2023-24 Committees

The following committees are available for all members to lend their talents and creativity.

Auditions

Music Education

Artist Hospitality

Communication

Hospitality

Membership

Photography

Publicity

Reservations

Special Events

Sunshine

System Administration

Website

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