WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(December 4, 2007 -- Windsor, ON)   The Windsor Symphony Orchestra announced today the appointment of Jeth Mill as its new Executive Director. He will start on December 10th.

Jeth Mill has served as the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, and the orchestras of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Des Moines, Iowa and Lincoln Nebraska.  He has also served as the leader of the Phoenix (Arizona) Boys Choir, and for eight years as a classical music producer and unit manager for National Public Radio in Washington, D.C. Other work includes concert operations for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Mill will succeed Mina Grossman Ianni, who will return to her prior position as the WSO's Director of Development. Ms. Grossman Ianni, who returned to the orchestra's leadership position when Jay Katz left to run the Edmonton Symphony last summer, had previously served as the WSO's General Manager from 1998 to 2001

WSO Board President Vicky Kyriaco-Wilson said "We ran a comprehensive search throughout North America for an experienced administrator with deep knowledge of both orchestras and classical music. After in depth interviews with several very talented people, we are delighted to have such a dedicated man as Jeth Mill join us to lead our continued growth."

Founded in 1947, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra is a professional regional orchestra of 43 contracted musicians. It enjoys a national reputation for its innovative programming with a strong creative commitment to Canadian performers and composers. The WSO has established a national reputation for its musical excellence and wide-ranging Educational and Community Outreach programs. The WSO can be heard regularly on CBC national radio broadcasts, and made its Gemini-nominated national television debut on CBC Television's Opening Night in 2003. The WSO is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Ontario Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts (2001, 2003). In 2007 it was awarded the prestigious Vida Peene Fund Orchestra Award for artistic excellence. Since 1998, the WSO has doubled its subscription sales, and in 2005 launched the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra. Since 2000, the WSO has added five new concert series, and has commenced a ground-breaking Music Therapy programme, in partnership with the University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospitals. The WSO performs a 33-week concert season from September to May.

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