About the Brockton Symphony Orchestra
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Board of Directors
Susan Caplan, Chair
Stephanie Burns, Vice Chair
Maureen Jardin, Secretary
Ross DeLuca, Interim Treasurer
Torben Hansen, Chair Emeritus
Tom Williams, Bookkeeper
Carolyn Baughman
Darlene Campisano
Patricia Chane
Annette Coleman
Peter Daigle
Phyllis Ellis
Gregory Fernandes
Mark Finklestein, M.D.
Fred Fontaine
Maxine Frutkoff
Karen Grant
Lorrie Hassan
Melanie Hayn
Carleton Haynes
Amy Korim
Jeffrey Lichenstein
Erik Lindgren
Bruce Pyne
Carol Rankin
Dr. Donald Running
Alexander Rysman
Erik Svenson
Stephen Walsh
Christine Warren
Robert Wisgirda
Marketing and Publicity Manager, Jill Tokac
Email: BrocktonSymphony2@gmail.com
Jill is incredibly excited to be working with the BrSO as the Marketing and Fundraising Manager! Jill has worked in Marketing for Classical Music since she graduated college in 2021. Originally a director and a choreographer, Jill has worked on over 20 musicals, and taught 9 years of masterclasses. A graduate from Emerson College, Jill works for Cape Symphony during the day before rushing off to a rehearsal.
Personnel Manager, Joshua Lennox
Email: personnel@BrocktonSymphony.org
Joshua Lennox is a violinist/violist from Wrentham, MA. He earned his degree in Music Education at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. In Florida, he taught orchestra to elementary and middle school students as well as directed the county’s youth symphony. Josh took pride in volunteering for the Florida Orchestra Association where he administered orchestra events such as All State auditions, Solo & Ensemble and other orchestral competitions all throughout the state of Florida. He also played in multiple chamber ensembles around south Florida. Josh decided to move back home in 2022 to be closer to his family. He now lives in Boston and teaches orchestra and general music at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA. Josh enjoys camping, playing volleyball, and singing in the baritone section of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus.
Classical Staff
The BrSO Classical Staff is a dedicated group of music lovers who assist with hospitality and fundraising activities at our concerts. We are always looking for new volunteers to join the Classical Staff and the BrSO family! The Classical Staff work together to manage ticket sales, silent auctions, after-concert receptions, special events, and more.
If you are interested in joining the Classical Staff, please call our office at (508) 588-3841 or email us at brocktonsymphony1@gmail.com
Current Members
Gladys Rysman, Chair
photo credit: Liam Grant
Phyllis Bernard
Annette Coleman
Libby Ellin
Arlene Fox
Maxine Frutkoff
Paula Gaffin
Rhoda Greene
Michael Kazenel
Amy Korim
Catherine McDonagh
Gail Menees
Susan Merow
Elaine Moore
Nancy Murphy
Daniel Nagy
Peter Ottaviano
Bruce Pyne
Lori Robbins
Charlotte Rosen
Alex Rysman
Sheila Sharad
Margaret Sheibley
Birute Silvia
Caitlin Slattery
Julie Slattery
Rev. Stephen Trimble
