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 and Communications Manager​
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
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Lenore Behar
Chair Emerita
Bill Campbell
Chair Emeritus
Brandon Robinson
Chair
Chris Martin
Vice Chair
Gretchen Hogg-O'Briant
Vice Treasurer
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Judith Yarbrough
Secretary
Honorary Members
Directors
Patty Allison
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Ron Allison
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Jeanette Cone Kimmel
Phil Cooley
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Marc Dinitz
Mary Flanagan
​Frances Gravely​​​
Sarah Hill
Florence Ko
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Duncan Lascelles
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Stuart Mabie
Andy MacCracken​
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Shiva Sinha
Francine Warwick
Banks Anderson
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Nancy Anderson*
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Lynnette Campbell
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William Campbell
Past Chair
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*deceased
George Evans
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Eva Eliel*
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Debbie Finn
Leonard Gettes
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Thomas Kenan III
Joseph Kitchen
Mary Morrow
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Patricia Owens*
Robert Ward*
Charles Weiss*
Shirley Weiss*