Auditions
If
you would like to audition to
play with the RSO, please visit our Auditions
page.
THE ORCHESTRA
History
The Racine Symphony
Orchestra was founded in 1932. Begun by Frederick
Schulte, who served as conductor for many years, the orchestra has
performed under the batons of Dudley Powers, Stephen Colburn, and David
Becker, Alexander Platt, Richard Carsey, and Andrew Massey. RSO is
currently led by
Music Director Pasquale Laurino.
Mission Statement
The Racine Symphony
Orchestra is dedicated to preserving our musical
heritage by entertaining, educating and enriching audiences and
musicians in our community.
Management
The
Racine Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1932, incorporated in
1953,
and is governed by a board of 25 directors who are elected to
three-year terms.
Staff
The
Racine Symphony has an Artistic
Director, an
Executive Director, a Pops Production Manager, a Patron Services
Manger, a Bookkeeper, an Equipment Manager, an Orchestra
Manager/Librarian, and over sixty musicians. The Symphony also relies
on the support of volunteers and local community service organizations
to help with ushering, educational outreach, special projects and
participation on the Board of Directors and various committees.
Musicians
Musicians
in the orchestra come from all walks
of life and range in age from college students to retired people. Most
musicians have extensive formal training in music and many of them are
professionals in the music industry. Many live in Racine, others come
from Kenosha, Milwaukee and Chicago. Some have played in the orchestra
for twenty years or more.
