Our Story
Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles, and adventurous programming, The COT is a dynamic orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians hailing from all parts of North Carolina. Led by Principal Conductor & CEO Niccoló Muti, The COT often features classical music’s foremost up and coming talents. Today, it is considered one of the finest professional ensembles in North Carolina and the Southeast.
Mission
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle's foremost objective is to present performances of extraordinary quality, including works rarely performed. A core goal of the orchestra is to create performance and educational opportunities for some of the nation's most talented emerging musicians.
History
The COT began as St. Stephen’s Chamber Orchestra in 1982 under the direction of violist George Taylor. Founding members included Thomas Kenan, Mary and James Semans, and Joseph Kitchen.
Office Staff
Artistic Director & CEO
Amy Bogie
Development Director
Marketing Director
Director of Education and Operations
Additional Staff
Helena Bandy Kristen Solecki Green Bean Counters
Orchestral Liaison Graphic Designer Accounting and Bookkeeping
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
David Lindquist
President
Fred Goldwater
Treasurer
Lenore Behar
Chair Emerita
Bill Campbell
Chair Emeritus
Brandon Robinson
Chair
Chris Martin
Vice Chair
Gretchen Hogg-O'Briant
Vice Treasurer
Judith Yarbrough
Secretary
Honorary Members
Directors
Patty Allison
Ron Allison
Jeanette Cone Kimmel
Phil Cooley
Marc Dinitz
Mary Flanagan
Frances Gravely
Sarah Hill
Florence Ko
Duncan Lascelles
Stuart Mabie
Andy MacCracken
Shiva Sinha
Francine Warwick
Banks Anderson
Nancy Anderson*
Lynnette Campbell
William Campbell
Past Chair
*deceased
George Evans
Eva Eliel*
Debbie Finn
Leonard Gettes
Thomas Kenan III
Joseph Kitchen
Mary Morrow
Patricia Owens*
Robert Ward*
Charles Weiss*
Shirley Weiss*