Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Elizabeth Rice as New Treasurer

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce that Elizabeth F. Rice has been appointed Treasurer of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.  Ms. Rice succeeds Keith M. Wilson, who retains his position as RPO Board Vice Chair.  A RPO board member since July 2006, Ms. Rice recently retired as Vice President of Finance, Business Group Operations with Xerox Corporation.  Mr. Wilson is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with PAETEC Communications, Inc.

“There are many positive changes ahead for this first-class organization,” says Ms. Rice, “and I am looking forward to playing an active role in helping RPO implement the next phase of its strategic plan.”

Now in its 84th season, the RPO inspires and enriches the community through the art of music.  The Orchestra is passionately dedicated to outstanding musical performance at the highest artistic levels, and has a unique tradition of musical versatility, commitment to music education in the broadest sense and a deep and enduring engagement with the community.  The RPO has been honored with the New York State Governor’s Arts Award, and two ASCAP awards for adventurous programming in recent years.

RPO performances are made possible in part with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts; the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency; the State of New York; Monroe County; the City of Rochester; and American Airlines, the official airline of the RPO.