August 16, 2005
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Names New Development Manager

Hagerstown, MD…..The Maryland Symphony Orchestra announced today that Vicki Willman has joined that MSO administrative staff as Development Manager. Vicki Willman joins the MSO with 20 years of development experience, most recently with Maryland Public Television, where she served as Regional Account Executive in Corporate Development, working with Maryland -based companies and foundations in program and initiative partnerships.

A native of Bismarck, North Dakota, Ms. Willman was Director of Annual & Planned Giving at the University of Mary and has held positions as Regional Director for the Sacred Heart Benedictine Foundation in Richardton, ND, as Manager of Corporate Development at Wisconsin Public Television in Madison, Wisconsin, and as an associate in the Corporate Support department at Prairie Public Broadcasting. She taught music in the public schools prior to assuming management of a family-owned business.

“We are delighted to have someone of Vicki’s caliber join us here at the Maryland Symphony Orchestra,” commented Brendan Fitzsimmons, MSO Board of Directors President. “Her knowledge and experience will help us in our efforts to expand the Orchestra's offerings and serve as an important resource for our community.”

Ms. Willman is a graduate of the University of Mary where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music and Secondary Education and studied percussion performance. She serves as Principal Percussionist for the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and as Timpanist for the Baltimore Symphonic Band.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, now in its 24th season, is the area’s premiere professional orchestra, dedicated to providing musical performances and programs that educate and entertain while enhancing the cultural environment of Western Maryland and the surrounding region.