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James Babcock was a member of the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors beginning in 1977, when he moved to the Hampton Roads area to become president of First Virginia Bank. Babcock served as president of the board from 1984-86. Among his achievements during that period was instituting the first long range planning process for the orchestra. At the time of the interview, Babcock also serves as a director of the Virginia Symphony Foundation. Babcock was born in Caldwell, New Jersey on June 16, 1933. Oral history interview conducted with James Babcock in his Virginia Beach home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Babcock's time as a member and president of the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors. Important highlights include the merger of the Peninsula, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach orchestras; fundraising campaigns; and the Virginia Symphony strike. 0:52:00

Clay Barr was a board member of the Virginia Symphony and its historical antecedents from the 1960s until 2007. She served as president of the Board from 1981-1983, during the merger of the three Hampton Roads orchestras. Following her service on the Board of Directors, Barr was a member of the Trustee Council. She chaired the search committee that recruited JoAnn Falletta as Music Director and worked hard to support the orchestra's appearance at Carnegie Hall in 1997. Barr was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 3, 1941. The interview was conducted with Clay Barr in her Norfolk office for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Barr's time as a member of the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors. Important highlights include the merger of the Peninsula, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach orchestras; the Virginia Symphony strike; and experiences with the symphony conductors. 0:57:00

An orchestra member since 1988, Barbara Chapman holds the position of Principal Harp for the Virginia Symphony, the Virginia Opera, and the Virginia Chamber Players. She served as one of several musician representatives on the Board of Directors for several years. Chapman was bron in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 16, 1956. The interview was conducted with Barbara Chapman in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Chapman's career in the Virginia Symphony as principal harp and her experiences with conductors Vogel and Falletta, and the orchestra's move from "per-service" to salaried players. 0:42:30

Minette Cooper was a major contributor to the formation of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra from the merger of the area's three existing orchestras, the Norfolk Symphony, the Peninsula Orchestra, and the Virginia Beach Pops. She served both on the Symphony Board and as an officer in the Symphony league during that period. Her service on the orchestra's board predated the merger period and continues to the present time. She served as president of the Board of Directors from 1986-1988. Cooper was born in New York, New York on December 23, 1937. The interview was conducted with Minette Cooper in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Cooper's time as a member of the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors. Important highlights include the merger of the Peninsula, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach orchestras; relations with Norfolk State and Old Dominion Universities; the Virginia Symphony strike; experiences with the symphony conductors; and avocation for arts education. 1:42:30

Principal Percussionist with the Virginia Symphony, Rob Cross joined the orchestra in 1981. Over time he has served in the administration of the orchestra as general manager, interim executive director, artistic administrator, and personnel manager. Now he is the executive director of the Virginia Arts Festival and continues as a principal in the symphony. Cross was bron in Norfolk, Virginia on August 9, 1959. The interview was conducted with Rob Cross in the offices of the Virginia Arts Festival in Norfolk for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Robert Cross's career with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the VSO musical directors, concert highlights, the various administrative positions he has held with the VSO, and his tenure as executive director of the Virginia Arts Festival. 0:41:30

Principal Percussionist with the Virginia Symphony, Rob Cross joined the orchestra in 1981. Over time he has served in the administration of the orchestra as general manager, interim executive director, artistic administrator, and personnel manager. Now he is the executive director of the Virginia Arts Festival and continues as a principal in the symphony. Cross was bron in Norfolk, Virginia on August 9, 1959. The interview was conducted with Rob Cross in the offices of the Virginia Arts Festival in Norfolk for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Robert Cross's career with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the VSO musical directors, concert highlights, the various administrative positions he has held with the VSO, and his tenure as executive director of the Virginia Arts Festival.

John Lindberg was a percussionist with the Symphony. He was recruited to join the Symphony in 1966 when he was in the Navy as an instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music. He retired as Principal Timpanist at the end of the 2011-12 season. His long tenure with the orchestra and his extensive knowledge of its development through succeeding leadership periods is revealed in his remarks here. Lindberg was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1946. Oral history interview conducted with John Lindberg in the Diehn Composers Room at ODU for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Lindberg discusses his career with the VSO, the VSO's musical directors, the board of directors, executive directors, finances, and labor relations. 1:33:30

John Lindberg was a percussionist with the Symphony. He was recruited to join the Symphony in 1966 when he was in the Navy as an instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music. He retired as Principal Timpanist at the end of the 2011-12 season. His long tenure with the orchestra and his extensive knowledge of its development through succeeding leadership periods is revealed in his remarks here. Lindberg was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1946. Oral history interview conducted with John Lindberg in the Diehn Composers Room at ODU for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Lindberg discusses his career with the VSO, the VSO's musical directors, the board of directors, executive directors, finances, and labor relations. 1:33:30

John Lindberg was a percussionist with the Symphony. He was recruited to join the Symphony in 1966 when he was in the Navy as an instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music. He retired as Principal Timpanist at the end of the 2011-12 season. His long tenure with the orchestra and his extensive knowledge of its development through succeeding leadership periods is revealed in his remarks here. Lindberg was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 17, 1946. Oral history interview conducted with John Lindberg in the Diehn Composers Room at ODU for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Lindberg discusses his career with the VSO, the VSO's musical directors, the board of directors, executive directors, finances, and labor relations.

Ula Motekat was assistant treasurer and treasurer of the Virginia Symphony League from 1982-2004. Motekat was born in Germany on October 16, 1925. The interview was conducted with Ula Motekat in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Ula Motekat discusses her service with the Virginia Symphony League, fundraising, the VSO's executive directors, musical directors, and composer Ludwig Diehn. 0:42:00

Ula Motekat was assistant treasurer and treasurer of the Virginia Symphony League from 1982-2004. Motekat was born in Germany on October 16, 1925. The interview was conducted with Ula Motekat in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Ula Motekat discusses her service with the Virginia Symphony League, fundraising, the VSO's executive directors, musical directors, and composer Ludwig Diehn.

Fran Pedersen is a bass player who first performed with the Symphony as a high school senior under the direction of Edgar Schenkman. She played with the Symphony from 1950 until her retirement from the orchestra at the end of the 1984-1985 season. She is also a member of the Virginia Symphony League and has been editing the League newsletter for ten years. Pederson was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 5, 1932. The interview was conducted with Fran Pederson in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In her interview Fran Pederson discusses her tenure as as a bassist with the VSO, musical directors, labor relations, and her time as a volunteer with the Virginia Symphony League. 0:51:00

Fran Pedersen is a bass player who first performed with the Symphony as a high school senior under the direction of Edgar Schenkman. She played with the Symphony from 1950 until her retirement from the orchestra at the end of the 1984-1985 season. She is also a member of the Virginia Symphony League and has been editing the League newsletter for ten years. Pederson was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 5, 1932. The interview was conducted with Fran Pederson in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In her interview Fran Pederson discusses her tenure as as a bassist with the VSO, musical directors, labor relations, and her time as a volunteer with the Virginia Symphony League. 0:51:00

Fran Pedersen is a bass player who first performed with the Symphony as a high school senior under the direction of Edgar Schenkman. She played with the Symphony from 1950 until her retirement from the orchestra at the end of the 1984-1985 season. She is also a member of the Virginia Symphony League and has been editing the League newsletter for ten years. Pederson was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 5, 1932. The interview was conducted with Fran Pederson in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In her interview Fran Pederson discusses her tenure as as a bassist with the VSO, musical directors, labor relations, and her time as a volunteer with the Virginia Symphony League.

Tom Reel has been a bassist and active member of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra since 1984. In addition to being an orchestra member, he served on the board, played a major role in the 1988 strike, was a media spokesperson for the symphony, sold program ads, and compiled a booklet for JoAnn Falletta's 20th anniversary with the symphony. Reel was born in New York around 1948. The interview was conducted with Tom Reel at the VSO building in Norfolk, Virginia for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Reel discusses his long career with the VSO, the VSO musical directors, board, finances, labor relations, and highlights of the orchestra. 1:38:59

Tom Reel has been a bassist and active member of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra since 1984. In addition to being an orchestra member, he served on the board, played a major role in the 1988 strike, was a media spokesperson for the symphony, sold program ads, and compiled a booklet for JoAnn Falletta's 20th anniversary with the symphony. Reel was born in New York around 1948. The interview was conducted with Tom Reel at the VSO building in Norfolk, Virginia for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. In the interview, Reel discusses his long career with the VSO, the VSO musical directors, board, finances, labor relations, and highlights of the orchestra.

Martha Stewart was an active member of the Symphony League and its antecedents from 1955 until she passed away. Stewart was born in Olney, Illinois on August 2, 1930, and died in Norfolk, Virginia on September 2, 2009. The interview was conducted with Martha Stewart in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mrs. Stewart's service with the Virginia Symphony League, the VSO musical directors, board, finances, and labor relations. Her husband also participates in the interview. 1:12:30

Martha Stewart was an active member of the Symphony League and its antecedents from 1955 until she passed away. Stewart was born in Olney, Illinois on August 2, 1930, and died in Norfolk, Virginia on September 2, 2009. The interview was conducted with Martha Stewart in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mrs. Stewart's service with the Virginia Symphony League, the VSO musical directors, board, finances, and labor relations. Her husband also participates in the interview. 1:12:30

Martha Stewart was an active member of the Symphony League and its antecedents from 1955 until she passed away. Stewart was born in Olney, Illinois on August 2, 1930, and died in Norfolk, Virginia on September 2, 2009. The interview was conducted with Martha Stewart in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mrs. Stewart's service with the Virginia Symphony League, the VSO musical directors, board, finances, and labor relations. Her husband also participates in the interview.

Mary Thrasher is a life member of the Virginia Symphony League. She also served as President of the Virginia Symphony League, on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors, and on the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Trustee Council. Thrasher was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 12, 1920, and died in Norfolk, Virginia on March 19, 2009. The interview was conducted with Mary Thrasher in her Norfolk residence for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mary Thrasher's tenure as president of the Virginia Symphony League and the League's fundraising activities. She also discusses the VSO board of directors, musical directors, and labor relations. 0:36:00