Board of Directors

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has been a partner in weaving the cultural fabric of the City of Charleston since 1936. The mission of the CSO is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of music among visitors and the peoples of the Tri-County region and to make music a vital part of the area’s cultural life.

Executive Committee

Ted Legasey, President
Loren Carlson, VP Finance
Ellen Dressler Moryl, VP Artistic
Barry Goldsmith, VP Education 
Charlie Cumbaa VP Marketing
Randy Gilmore, VP Development
Cathy McWhorter, President CSOL
Clay Grayson, Secretary
Bratton Riley, Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry Liason

Directors

Quentin Baxter
Daniel Beckley
R. Bruce Copeland
Mary Hewlette
Clyde Hiers
Fred Himmelein
Sola Kim
Marty Klaper
Mariano LaVia
Andreas Maas
Lee Pringle
Robert Schlau
Libby Smith
John H. Warren,III
Bright Williamson

Trustees Council

Roger Ackerman
Andy Anderson
Van Campbell
John Dinkelspiel
Richard Friedman 
Ted Halkyard
Fred Kelsey
Jim Martin
Walt Rosen

Life Member

Margot Freudenberg
Laura Hewitt
Max Hill Jr.
Marianne Mead
Eloise Pingry
Burton Schools
Ed Sparkman

Ex-Officio Member

Marty Besancon
Gwen Gilmore
Joseph Jenrette, III
Valerie Morris
Norman Smith