Organisation

Patron

His Worship the Mayor, Mr Jules Radich

DSO Board

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is administered by an incorporated society, the Dunedin Civic Orchestra Inc. A Board, comprising prominent and influential local businessmen and women, governs the orchestra.


Megan Bartlett — Chairperson

Antony Ritchie — Deputy Chairperson

Sharon van Turnhout — Treasurer

Robyn Chirnside — Board member

Peter Claman — Players’ representative

Grace Shaw — Players' representative

Diana Hudson — Board member

Gordon Tucker — Board member

Administration

Philippa Harris - General Manager

Pieter du Plessis - Marketing Manager

Feby Idrus - Artistic Administrator and Librarian

Leta Labuschagne - Administration Assistant

John Sear - Office Manager

Tony Tarasiewicz - Production Manager & Hanover Hall Co-ordinator

Karen Whyte - Administration Assistant

Life Members of the DSO

Joan Gardiner

Fiona Gray

Margaret MacKenzie

Sydney Manowitz

Patricia Leen

Cally McWha

Lloyd Williams

Principal Guest Conductor

James Judd

Conductor Emeritus

Nicholas Braithwaite

Foundation

The Foundation administers an Endowment Fund to ensure the DSO’s long-term financial stability and growth.

Student Ambassador

The aim of the initiative is to increase access for students to our events.

If you are a student, passionate about classical music and willing to volunteer your time for this purpose, please get in touch.

Annual Reports

View the Dunedin Civic Orchestra Incorporated Annual Returns to the Charities Commission.

View the Foundation of the Dunedin Civic Orchestra Incorporated Annual Returns to the Charities Commission.