People

  • Sandra Corbett

    Sandra hails from Meadville, PA and moved to Cape Coral in 2010. A graduate or Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she was a music educator for 36 years in the Crawford Central School District, serving as Middle and High School Orchestra Director and Department Coordinator. Upon retiring and moving to Florida, she joined the Gulf Coast …

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  • Chuck Bergstrom

    Chuck is originally from Chicago and has been an Island visitor since the late 70’s, and over the years he was continually drawn to the Island’s special magic… Chuck’s prior professional career included a background in accounting and finance, self-employed in the City’s financial district. As an owner of many Island properties over the years, his …

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  • Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz

    President & CEO/Music Director

    Gulf Coast Symphony founder Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz has led the orchestra as the Symphony’s Music Director, and its President & CEO since 1995. His deep-rooted commitment to new work, community and education, combined with a vibrant artistic vision has led to creating and nurturing one of the most dynamic arts organizations in the region. His …

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  • Theresa Layman

    Secretary

    Theresa Layman, from Ohio, moved to Fort Myers in 1977.  She is a graduate of Edison Community College (Florida Southwestern State College).  While working full time as a graphic artist and engraver in the family business, Fred’s Award World, she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.  She is now the president of Fred’s Award …

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  • Scott Layman

    Scott Layman, Trombonist, is from Peoria, Illinois.  He started playing professionally with a local dance orchestra at age 15.  Through and after college, Scott performed with numerous bands, combos, and classical orchestras in a three-state area.  He has toured for a year each with the Jan Garber Orchestra and the Al Pierson Orchestra.  Scott also …

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