Our Board

Our volunteer-driven Board of Directors consists of community and corporate leaders who provide strategic direction and support to Symphony Nova Scotia.

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Board executive

Margaret Chapman Chair
David Wilson Past Chair
Julia Kent Vice Chair
Kathleen Franklin   Treasurer
Maile Graham-Laidlaw Secretary

Board members

Gaetan Boudreau
Lisa Bugden
Michael Conway
Leslie Gascoigne
Chiedza Jones
Barbara Meens Thistle, CPHR
Mark Parkhill
Aaron Prosper

Representatives

Jemma Jones Players' Association Chair
ken nogami Ken Nogami Musician Representative
Timothy Yung Musician Representative
Shirley Dean Women for Music Representative

Honorary directors

Dr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C. (1924-2021)
Norman Newman (1928-1993)
Anne Laybolt Women for Music, President