HSO Hires New Director of Development and Personnel Manager
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For Immediate Release
HSO Hires New Director of Development and Assistant Personnel Manager
[Harrisburg, PA] – The Harrisburg Symphony announces the appointment of Trisha Comstock as Director of Development and Robin Plant as Personnel Manager. Ms. Comstock will be taking on the position July 1, after the retirement of Cheri Comasco and Ms. Plant follows Jill Hoffmann who retires at the end of June.
Ms. Comstock comes to the HSO from Central Penn College, where she was the Executive Director of the Central Penn College Education Foundation. She also has extensive experience with Junior Achievement of South Central PA and Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Matthew Herren, Executive Director of the HSO, states, “We are thrilled to welcome Trisha, who comes with both a strong record of fundraising success and a deep knowledge of the Central PA community.”
Ms. Plant, a busy freelance bassoonist, joined the HSO as Personnel Manager in June.
“As a long time substitute with the Orchestra, Robin brings a unique knowledge of the HSO players. This along with her extensive training in classical music will make her an asset to the Operations Department. It’s a bonus that she just happens to be a very nice person!” said Director of Operations Tom Acri.
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1931 and just completed its 96th season at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg, PA. The fully professional ensemble performs under the direction of Tony Award-winning Music Director and Conductor, Stuart Malina. The Symphony also presents an extensive music education program that includes concerts for school age children, in-school residencies, and the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestras, which are comprised of approximately 150 elementary, middle, and high school students. The Harrisburg Symphony is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors and receives additional philanthropic support from the Harrisburg Symphony Society.
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