The Mid-Columbia Symphony Board of Directors is responsible for the financial and legal aspects of the Symphony.

Executive and Administrative Staff
Dr. Nicholas L. Wallin, Music Director
Justin Raffa, Orchestra Manager

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors retains the ultimate financial and legal responsibility for the Symphony. Board activities include including selecting a conductor, approving concert programs, obtaining revenue to sustain the Symphony, supporting a Young Artist Competition, employing staff, and overseeing marketing and publicity.

Tracy Kossow, Board President
Dick Pratt, Board Vice President
Stephanie Hansen, Board Secretary
Christopher Cree, Board Treasurer

Rich Carterby
John Clement
Ray Law
Stephanie Hansen
Dick Pratt
Betsy Vance
Garrett Page
Martin Valadez
Sandra Stanley
Annette Gordon

Operating Budget
Production costs for each classical concert range from $15,000 to $25,000. The Symphony’s budget for the 2008-2009 season was $224,000. About 30% of that is earned through tickets sales. The remainder is provided through the generosity of Mid-Columbia businesses and individual, with additional support from Pacific Northwest grant organizations. In addition, many thousands of dollars are saved through donations of labor, services, and products.

Contact the Symphony office at (509) 943-6602 to get the latest annual report.