Enrich the Soul. Inspire the Mind. Delight the Senses.

The Bay Philharmonic has a unique mission. 

The Bay Phil presents the most imaginative and entertaining shows that will amaze audiences from the beautiful Bay Area and beyond. Our charismatic Artistic Director and Conductor, Jung-Ho Pak, curates a magical experience, bringing his talents and enthusiasm to every performance and guaranteeing an engaged and happy audience.

The word “Philharmonic” means the "love of harmony", which means we are a source of wonderful sounds and diverse co-existence.

Come experience for yourself how the Bay Philharmonic will take you on an elevated and authentic musical journey.

Team

Jung-Ho Pak
Artistic Director & Conductor

Staff

Candy Culver
Director of Philanthropy and Business Partnerships

Katherine White
Director of Operations and Finance

Marcella Schantz
Personnel Manager

Daniel Hallett
Orchestra Librarian

Katie Austin
Box Office Manager/Social Media

Melanie O’Neill
Graphic and Video Design

Matthew O'Donnell
Production Manager/Lighting Director

Anthony Wickizer
Stage Manager

Karin Conn and Denise Lamot
Publicists

Danielle Johnson
Digital Marketing

Brad Gardner
Audio Engineer

Judy Lam
BayPhil Youth Orchestra Director

Board

Lisa Lorenz
President

Thomas Handley
Vice President

Barbara Gorsuch
Secretary & Guild President

Gregory S Green
Website and Online Services

Mark Green
President Emeritus

Judy Lam
BayPhil Youth Orchestra Director

Merna Morse
Bay Phil Youth Orchestra Program Liaison

Gary Charland
Retired Executive

Donald Pipkin
Washington Hospital

Eva-Maria Tisdale

Past Presidents

  • 2020-2010

    2020-Present Lisa Lorenz

    2014-2020 Mark Green

    2012-14 Steve Pietkiewicz

    2010-12 Steve Cho/Steve Pietkiewicz

  • 2010-2000

    2009-10 Pauline Weaver

    2007-09 Douglas Treadway

    2005-07 Jean Louie

    2004-05 Robin J. Tanabe

    2002-04 Robert De Marta

    2000-02 Howard Hyman

  • 2000-1990

    1999-2000 Caryl Dockter

    1997-99 Richard A. Pantages

    1995-97 Alan Heyman

    1993-95 Dick Fields

    1991-93 Eva-Maria Tisdale

    1990-91 Duane Garman

  • 1990-1980

    1988-90 David Johnson

    1986-88 Paul Bonaccorsi

    1985-86 Dan Archer

    1984-85 Pearl Gunsell

    1982-84 Doris Green

    1980-82 Wallace Pond

  • 1980-1970

    1979-80 Ted Bresler

    1978-79 Mira Gearhart

    1977-78 Carl Hentschke

    1976-77 Phyllis Merrifield

    1975-76 Susan Rose

    1973-75 Carl Flegal

    1972-73 Bruce Bell

    1970-72 Shirley Sisk

  • 1970-1964

    1969-70 Harry Sheppard

    1968-69 Robert Andersen

    1966-68 Elizabeth Flegal

    1965-66 Russell Rabeneau

    1964-65 Fran MacGregor