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Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine are both members and leaders in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra starting in the late 1990s. Both are past presidents of the League who were involved in modernizing the organization. Both also had significant involvement in the Symphony’s Board of Directors by virtue of their tenures as League President. Terri Kirchner was born in San Jose, California on April 10, 1950, and Helen Sonenshine was bron in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 1937. The interview was conducted with Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine's involvement with the Virginia Symphony League and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra including finances, fundraising, musical directors, board of directors, and executive directors. The interview also discusses the Virginia Symphony Chorus and its relationship to the VSO. 0:53:30

Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine are both members and leaders in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra starting in the late 1990s. Both are past presidents of the League who were involved in modernizing the organization. Both also had significant involvement in the Symphony’s Board of Directors by virtue of their tenures as League President. Terri Kirchner was born in San Jose, California on April 10, 1950, and Helen Sonenshine was bron in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 1937. The interview was conducted with Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine's involvement with the Virginia Symphony League and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra including finances, fundraising, musical directors, board of directors, and executive directors. The interview also discusses the Virginia Symphony Chorus and its relationship to the VSO. 0:53:30

Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine are both members and leaders in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra starting in the late 1990s. Both are past presidents of the League who were involved in modernizing the organization. Both also had significant involvement in the Symphony’s Board of Directors by virtue of their tenures as League President. Terri Kirchner was born in San Jose, California on April 10, 1950, and Helen Sonenshine was bron in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 1937. The interview was conducted with Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Terri Kirchner and Helen Sonenshine's involvement with the Virginia Symphony League and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra including finances, fundraising, musical directors, board of directors, and executive directors. The interview also discusses the Virginia Symphony Chorus and its relationship to the VSO.

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

A newcomer to arts boards when she joined the symphony's board of directors, Betty Harmon Edwards was an experienced board member for other kinds of organizations, and she brought new skills to the symphony board. During her presidency in 1995-97, she undertook a board development process and initiated a strategic planning process. The highlight of her presidency was leadership to make the orchestra's first concert in Carnegie Hall a possibility and a success. The interview was conducted with Betty Harmon Edwards in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Betty Edwards' service with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Board of Directors, her tenure as board president, various board committees, as well as the board and symphony's finances. 0:55:00

A newcomer to arts boards when she joined the symphony's board of directors, Betty Harmon Edwards was an experienced board member for other kinds of organizations, and she brought new skills to the symphony board. During her presidency in 1995-97, she undertook a board development process and initiated a strategic planning process. The highlight of her presidency was leadership to make the orchestra's first concert in Carnegie Hall a possibility and a success. The interview was conducted with Betty Harmon Edwards in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Betty Edwards' service with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Board of Directors, her tenure as board president, various board committees, as well as the board and symphony's finances. 0:55:00

A newcomer to arts boards when she joined the symphony's board of directors, Betty Harmon Edwards was an experienced board member for other kinds of organizations, and she brought new skills to the symphony board. During her presidency in 1995-97, she undertook a board development process and initiated a strategic planning process. The highlight of her presidency was leadership to make the orchestra's first concert in Carnegie Hall a possibility and a success. The interview was conducted with Betty Harmon Edwards in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Betty Edwards' service with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Board of Directors, her tenure as board president, various board committees, as well as the board and symphony's finances.

Leslie Friedman has been a long-time audience member, supporter, and member of the symphony board and its finance committee. Friedman was bron in Norfolk, Virginia on April 26, 1937. The interview was conducted with Leslie Friedman in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mr. Friedman's tenure as a member of the VSO's board of directors, the Virginia Symphony Foundation and the Virginia Symphony League. 0:42:00

Leslie Friedman has been a long-time audience member, supporter, and member of the symphony board and its finance committee. Friedman was bron in Norfolk, Virginia on April 26, 1937. The interview was conducted with Leslie Friedman in the Digital Services Center of the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Mr. Friedman's tenure as a member of the VSO's board of directors, the Virginia Symphony Foundation and the Virginia Symphony League. 0:42:00

Helen Koltun was a Symphony League member who operated the boutique for 20 years beginning in the early 1980s. Koltun was born in Suffolk, Virginia on August 5, 1933. The interview was conducted with Helen Koltun in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses the Virginia Symphony League's Contributions to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, including the orchestra's boutique and other fundraising endeavors. Mrs. Koltun also discusses the recruitment of orchestra musicians and symphony's musical directors. 0:39:00

Helen Koltun was a Symphony League member who operated the boutique for 20 years beginning in the early 1980s. Koltun was born in Suffolk, Virginia on August 5, 1933. The interview was conducted with Helen Koltun in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses the Virginia Symphony League's Contributions to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, including the orchestra's boutique and other fundraising endeavors. Mrs. Koltun also discusses the recruitment of orchestra musicians and symphony's musical directors. 0:39:00

Helen Koltun was a Symphony League member who operated the boutique for 20 years beginning in the early 1980s. Koltun was born in Suffolk, Virginia on August 5, 1933. The interview was conducted with Helen Koltun in her Norfolk home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses the Virginia Symphony League's Contributions to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, including the orchestra's boutique and other fundraising endeavors. Mrs. Koltun also discusses the recruitment of orchestra musicians and symphony's musical directors.

Eleanor Marshall was on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Trustee Council. Marshall was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 27, 1925. The interview was conducted with Eleanor Marshall in the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Eleanor Marshall's involvement with the VSO Board of Directors and the education committee, as well as the recruitment of musicians, musical directors, and programming. Mrs. Marshall also discusses the importance of the Virginia Symphony League and the Virginia Symphony Foundation and her services as a cellist with the Virginia Beach Orchestra. 0:27:30

Eleanor Marshall was on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Trustee Council. Marshall was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 27, 1925. The interview was conducted with Eleanor Marshall in the ODU Perry Library for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.The interview discusses Eleanor Marshall's involvement with the VSO Board of Directors and the education committee, as well as the recruitment of musicians, musical directors, and programming. Mrs. Marshall also discusses the importance of the Virginia Symphony League and the Virginia Symphony Foundation and her services as a cellist with the Virginia Beach Orchestra. 0:27:30

Ernestine Middleton was on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors from approximately 1979 until 1984. She was vice president during the merger period and on the steering committee preliminary to the formation of the Virginia Symphony. She was also chair of the symphony leagues and auxiliaries during the merger process. Middleton was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 8, 1934. Oral history interview conducted with Ernestine Middleton in her Virginia Beach home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Ernestine Middleton's service with the VSO board of director's and the Virginia Symphony League. Mrs. Middleton also discusses the league's and boards fundraising activities, the symphony merger, the VSO's musical directors. 0:57:00

Ernestine Middleton was on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors from approximately 1979 until 1984. She was vice president during the merger period and on the steering committee preliminary to the formation of the Virginia Symphony. She was also chair of the symphony leagues and auxiliaries during the merger process. Middleton was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 8, 1934. Oral history interview conducted with Ernestine Middleton in her Virginia Beach home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Ernestine Middleton's service with the VSO board of director's and the Virginia Symphony League. Mrs. Middleton also discusses the league's and boards fundraising activities, the symphony merger, the VSO's musical directors. 0:57:00

Ernestine Middleton was on the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors from approximately 1979 until 1984. She was vice president during the merger period and on the steering committee preliminary to the formation of the Virginia Symphony. She was also chair of the symphony leagues and auxiliaries during the merger process. Middleton was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 8, 1934. Oral history interview conducted with Ernestine Middleton in her Virginia Beach home for a project on the history of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The interview discusses Ernestine Middleton's service with the VSO board of director's and the Virginia Symphony League. Mrs. Middleton also discusses the league's and boards fundraising activities, the symphony merger, the VSO's musical directors.

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. 0:42:00