OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
LUKE FRAZIER
ARTISTIC & MUSIC DIRECTOR
Luke Frazier is a conductor, music director and pianist who believes that the future of music depends on breaking down barriers between musicians and audiences. His philosophy is that the most important priority for a modern conductor is not only musical excellence, but also to create diverse and engaging programming that brings communities together through the joy of music. Luke believes that conductors are the bridge between the audience and the orchestra and what he programs and how it relates to the listeners, is the heartbeat of what keeps orchestral programming alive.
Luke began as Principal Pops Conductor with the Symphony of the Americas in the 2024-2025 season, and most recently, beginning in the 2025-2026 season, Frazier will take over as Artistic and Music Director.
STEVEN P. HAINES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steven has over 35 years of performing arts management experience, having started his career in South Florida with the Boca Pops, Palm Beach Pops and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra.
He held key roles with major arts organizations across the country – as President & CEO of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, VP – The Philadelphia Orchestra, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival, President & CEO of The Young Americans, and prior to his return to Florida, as CEO of Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Sandy Riblett
Orchestra Manager
Sandy Riblett was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida. She has been with Symphony of the Americas since 1988 and is the current Orchestra Manager. She served under the Maestro, James Brooks-Bruzzese until his retirement in 2020. She is a member of the Symphony orchestra on violin and began playing the instrument when she was in fourth grade.
Erin Fontes
Community Development Manager
Erin Fontes has held leadership roles in the non-profit world for over two decades. Her roles have included management within the cultural arts, child and animal welfare organizations. Erin’s core values include volunteerism and giving back to ones’ community. She currently holds the role of Community Development Manager.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carmen Castillo, President
Sergio Salani; Vice President
Betty T. Schultze; Secretary
Robert M. Roselli; Immediate Past President
Paul Finizio; President Emeritus
Ronald C. Brandenburg
Ramiro A. Cavazos
John DiPrato
Erik Ford
Lesleen Mileham
Stephen B. Pierce
Chris Salamone
Barbara Wallach
Symphony Society President
Steven P. Haines
Executive Director
SHaines@sota.org
(954) 335.7006
Luke Frazier
Artistic & Musical Director
Sandy Riblett
Orchestra Manager
SRiblett@sota.org
(954) 335.7007
Erin Fontes
Community Development Manager
EFontes@sota.org
(954) 335.7004
Accounting
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Marketing
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Symphony Society
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Symphony of the Americas
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