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  • Gini Hogenson

    Maestro's Circle Concierge & Patron Service Associate

    Gini Hogenson is not new to the Gulf Coast Symphony. During its early years, she was a volunteer, a Board Member, and the Board Secretary. Her career in the Hospitality field took her in several directions and away from the Gulf Coast Symphony; however, she kept in contact. A love of music and the need …

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  • Rita Szymanski

    Rita Szymanski is a financial services professional who retired and relocated to Fort Myers in 2012. She joined the Board of the Gulf Coast Symphony in the spring of 2013. She is a graduate of Eastern University, St. David’s, PA and resides in Fort Myers with her husband, John.

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  • Gary Hayes

    Born and raised in southern Ontario, Gary grew up in a musical family, with all but his youngest brother playing music.  A violin student. he went on to study music at the University of Toronto, gaining a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. His musical experience included his classical studies, playing drums in a popular …

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  • David Harler

    Dave Harler has been principal trumpet with the Gulf Coast Symphony for 16 years. Before moving to Florida and joining the Symphony, Dave played in the Northern Virginia area outside of Washington, D.C.  with groups such as the National Concert Band of America, the Alexandria Virginia Band, the Falls Church Virginia Band and the Veterans …

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  • Karyl Davis

    A native Floridian, Karyl has been a resident of Ft. Myers for 35 years.  She is a graduate of the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern University.  She has been an educator in Florida since 1966 and is a retired school administrator.  She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Ft. Myers, the …

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