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KENNETH
KELLY
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Kenneth G. Kelley
organized the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in 1934 and was its conductor
for the first six seasons. Mr. Kelley was then supervisor of music
in the Schenectady Public Schools. When he left for Boston University
in 1940 he had established a firm foundation upon which the future
of the Symphony could be built with confidence and success. |
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| Seasons:
1st-6th (1935-1940) |
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ANTHONY
STEFAN
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The Schenectady
Symphony flowered under the capable leadership of Anthony Stefan for
22 seasons from 1940 to 1963. Mr. Stefan was a charter member of the
Symphony and was its concertmaster for the first six seasons. Mr.
Stefan was a teacher of music in the Schenectady school system. |
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| Seasons:
7th-29th (1940-1963) |
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ANTHONY
PEZZANO
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For 18 seasons Anthony Pezzano conducted the Schenectady Sympphony,
developing its capability and extending its repertoire to include
the symphonies of Brahms and demanding contemporary works. A native
of Schenectady, Mr. Pezzano attended local schools and earned a B.A.
degree in Music from Ithaca College. Until his retirement in 1983
he taught music in the Schenectady Public Schools. |
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| Seasons:
30th-48th (1964-1982) |
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CHARLES
SCHNEIDER
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Charles Schneider begins his 20th season with the Schenectady Symphony.
A native of Albert Lea, Minnesota, his extensive credits include conducting
the National Orchestra of Monaco, Bernstein's "Westside Story"
at Lincoln Center, and the National Orchestra of Bulgaria. In addition
to the Schenectady Symphony, he is also the Music Director of the
Utica and Catskill Symphony Orchestras. |
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| Seasons:
49th-Present (1983-2003) |
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