“Longtime Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra member Michael Matteo has been named the new president of the symphony’s board of directors,” writes Shirley McMarlin in Wednesday’s (8/22) Tribune-Review (Greensburg, PA). “Matteo has served on the board since 2015. As the organization’s 18th president, he replaces James Cook, who served as board president since 2016 and remains an active board member. A lifelong musician, Matteo joined the symphony in 2001 and is now the principal percussionist. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from Duquesne University. He taught for 14 years in the Hempfield School District and has served as a principal in the Gateway School District since 2010…. ‘Having Michael serve as our board president paired with his musical expertise and long commitment to the WSO is invaluable,’ Executive Director Endicott Reindl said in a release…. The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2018-2019 season…. Matteo said in the release, ‘As a percussionist in the orchestra, I’ve had a front-row seat to the exceptional leadership and brilliant musicianship of this orchestra. I look forward to leading the symphony to even greater accomplishments.’ ”
Posted August 23, 2018
Photo of Michael Matteo by Shirley McMarlin
