DeKalb symphony names new directors, officers

The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra has elected four new directors and a new slate of officers for the coming year.

The new directors are Robert Cooper, Nancy Jacobson, Kathryn Laity and Roy Wilson.

Stanton J. Shapiro will be the group’s new president. Ann Alperin will be vice president, Allyson Gevertz will be secretary, Nancy Jacobson will serve as treasurer and Anne J. Fears will be parliamentarian.

The orchestra, housed at Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkston, plays up to 15 concerts a year, including a children’s concert series, summer pops and free community concerts.

More information: www.DeKalbSymphony.com.

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