Dear Blog Visitors:
I was deeply honored and humbled to be elected as the new president of the Rochester Chamber Orchestra. I am also very pleased that outgoing president and friend, Tom Paul, will be remaining on the board and continuing his longtime role as artistic administrator/advisor for the orchestra.
For me, my new role is a return to my musical roots. It was my original career ambition to become a symphony orchestra conductor. Having studied trumpet, violin, piano and voice, conducting seemed to be a logical next step. However, during my sophomore year at the Eastman School of Music, I decided that music was not going to be my career path. Since those days, I ventured into other areas, inclusive broadcasting, banking and 23 years in Rochester's City Hall. I have also earned varied degrees, such as a Bachelor of Arts from Empire State College and a Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Divinity from St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, culminating in my being ordained a married priest in 2006.
The past few months have been a period of musical renewal for me. I have renewed friendships within the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's framework, inclusive of musicians and administrators. In addition, my being a board member of the Rochester Chamber Orchestra has allowed me to participate in a field I truly love.
If you would like to keep posted on concerts being performed by the RCO, please visit the orchestra's website regularly at www.rcho.org. The orchestra also has a Facebook page.
Peace to all,
Ray
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