The Reno Phil
The Reno Phil is northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization with something for all tastes from Classical to Pop. In its 53rd season, the orchestra, led by music director Laura Jackson, is a part-time, per-service orchestra comprised of over 60 professional musicians who perform more than 30 concerts annually throughout the Reno, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe region.
The Reno Philharmonic Chorus, under the direction of Jennifer Tibben, performs with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra during their regular Classix Season as well as during Spirit of the Season and summer pops concerts. The Reno Phil Chorus is a volunteer, auditioned ensemble.
Board of Directors
John Drakulich
Dave Funk
Sylvia Harrison
Andy Bomberger
Amy Barthel
Allen Black
Shirley Folkins-Roberts
Arnie Glassberg
Xabier Irujo
Jackie Kane
Julia Machado
Matt Means
Kevin Melcher
Alice Mull
Bo Park
Edward Stevenson
Chuck Sweeney
Emily Teekasingh
Mat Trachok
Officers
Chair: Yvonne Murphy
Chair Elect: Meagan Noin
Secretary: Skip Benton
Treasurer: Deena Behnke
Past Chair: Angela White
Trustees Emeriti
Jack Fegely
John Flanigan
Charlotte McConnell
Frances Warden
Laura Jackson, Music Director
Laura Jackson, in her fourteenth season as music director of the Reno Phil, continues to win praise for her inspiring leadership, innovative programming and passionate community engagement. With the help of first-rate musicians, choir, staff, board members, volunteers and community supporters, Laura captivates audiences and brings local and national recognition to Reno’s premier orchestra.
Her passion and drive have helped the Reno Phil reach new heights with the commission and world premiere in March 2013 of Chesapeake: Summer of 1814 by composer Michael Gandolfi, combining orchestra and full chorus with on-stage visuals and direction by artist Anne Patterson. Following its premiere, the unforgettable work was performed across the country leading up to the 200th anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner on September 14, 2014. In addition, Ms. Jackson led the commission and recording of the first orchestral-choral arrangements of Nevada’s state song, Home Means Nevada, as a gift to the state in honor of its sesquicentennial in October 2014. Read Laura's full story.