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Teachers Take Center Stage
posted by: Jessica Nalbone, Education Manager

Every August, teachers from across the state flock to Meymandi Concert Hall for the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concert Workshop. They spend an entire day of their summer vacations learning ... More »

Classical Music, Alive and Well
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

Here’s a music activity you may not have heard of. The world championships of Drum Corps International kicked off with the quarterfinals last night in Indianapolis. Strictly DCI for those ... More »

Your Chance for a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the North Carolina Symphony!
posted by: Amy Russell, Director of Artistic Programs and Partnerships

It’s 7:55 pm and you are settled into your seat in the balcony at the concert hall. The lights are about to dim and then you will be transported into ... More »

Music of the Moment: July 27, 2010
posted by: Amy Russell, Director of Artistic Programs and Partnerships

We presented our final concert of the Summerfest series on July 17th and now is the time to plan for the coming season, as we await the return of our ... More »

Meet the Musicians

The North Carolina Symphony is not just music; it's people. From composers to musicians, from conductors to staff, the Symphony is made up of a talented group of dedicated individuals who take immense pleasure and pride in bringing you the finest programs of show-stopping music season after season.

Grant  Llewellyn - Music Director
Grant Llewellyn
Music Director
William Henry Curry - Resident Conductor
William Henry Curry
Resident Conductor
Sarah  Hicks - Associate Conductor
Sarah Hicks
Associate Conductor




   



Patricia Banko | Violin 1
    The Jesse Wyatt Ethridge Chair

Patricia  Banko Pat recieved her B.A. in Music from University of California at Santa Barbara where she was concertmaster of the college orchestra from 1962-1964. She was a member of the Santa Barbara Symphony from 1962-1972,assistant principal from 1970-1972 and concertmaster of San Luis Obispo Symphony from 1972-1974. She joined the North Carolina Symphony in 1974.

Her outside hobbies and interests include gardening,aquarium keeping,cats, vegetarian cooking, alternative medicine, nutrition, sewing, Buddist studies and camping. She is also a former tennis and raquetball player, but says "I've given up competitive sports because I become a MANIAC!"



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