About Aiken Symphony Orchestra
Our Mission Statement
The Aiken Symphony Orchestra endeavors to provide artistic leadership to the greater Aiken community through the presentation of symphonic music that educates, entertains, and enriches the human spirit.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee Members
Thomas Herlong
President
Sandy Costanzo
Vice-President
Paul Rideout
Treasurer
Beverley Zigelman
Corporate Secretary
Doris Begley
Audience Relations Chair
David Allen
Marketing Chair
Joel Scraper
Executive Committee Member
Board Members
Cody Anderson
Catherine Bedenbaugh
Kena Black
John R. Bland
Juanita Campbell
Wayne T. Frei, MD
Lisa Glass
Bob Hood
Mercedes Kucyk
Shannon Mayes
Kirk McGowan
Martha Rivers
Thomas C. Hofstetter
President Emeritus
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the founding board members of the ASO, Mr. Thomas C. Hofstetter, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Mr. Hofstetter’s profound knowledge of classical music, vast experience with symphony orchestras, passion for the arts, and a love of his adopted hometown of Aiken will be impossible to replace.
Honorary Board Members
Stuart Bedenbaugh
E. Owen Clary
Denny Duerksen
Prof. David Owen
State Rep. Bill Taylor
Will Williams
Dan Zaloudek
ASO STAFF
Deedee Vaughters
Executive Director
Wendy Hirsch
Director of Operations and Administration
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Mailing Address: 262 East Gate Drive,
PMB 440,
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 220-7251
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