About Us

Who We Are

Conductor & Music Director: Richard Giangiulio

Choral Director: Kevin B. Holland

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Allen Philharmonic Symphony is to provide symphonic concerts in order to entertain, educate and enrich the cultural life of our community while maintaining a fiscally sound operation.

To accomplish this mission, the APSO will:

• Sustain the very highest artistic quality in all its programs
• Develop and sustain a strong audience base;
• Increase the awareness and enjoyment of music in the life of the greater Allen community; and
• Secure financial support from the City of Allen, individuals, local businesses and from other corporations and foundations.

Organizational History

October 1997 and April 1998 provided the opportunity for 70 trained musicians to perform "balloon" concerts for the Allen, Texas community to introduce the citizens to what would become the Allen Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Developed by Chris Xeros, retired conductor and artistic director of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, the Allen Philharmonic Symphony is happy to present its tenth anniversary concert season in 2007-2007 being led by the Maestro Richard Giangiulio.

Responsibilities for the daily activities of our organization are performed by our Office Administrator and the volunteer efforts of the Board of Directors. All responsibilities of our organization are organized and performed by the Directors. Our office administrator is responsible for the accounting and bookkeeping procedures that are reviewed by the Treasurer and our accountant. The Board President handles the responsibilities of an Executive Director.