Four musicians with a combined 162 years of service to the Wichita Symphony were recognized during the final concert of the symphony’s 80th season last month. Each received an engraved plaque and lifetime season tickets to the symphony, which is the largest professional symphony in the state.
Violinist Chelley Graves (37 years), tubist Phillip Black (39 years), violist Cynthia Cook (42 years) and trumpeter Gray Bishop (44 years) were praised by Conductor Daniel Hege, who said the symphony “will miss them.”
“These musicians have brought not only extraordinary talent to the stage, but also a deep commitment to our community.”
