Phoenix Symphony hires new General Manager and Marketing Manager

Former New York Philharmonic Operations Manager and aide to Phoenix
City Councilman fill key staff posts, positioning Phoenix Symphony
for continued success in 2006-07

(PHOENIX) - The Phoenix Symphony welcomes two new members to The Phoenix Symphony's staff. Former New York Philharmonic Operations Manager Jay Good has joined the staff as General Manager. Former City Councilman aide Matthew Heil has joined the staff as Manager of Marketing and Public Relations. Appointed by President and CEO Maryellen H. Gleason, the two posts will help position the Symphony for continued success in the 2006-07 Season. Mr. Good begins his work with the Symphony in July. Mr. Heil begins his work with the Symphony in mid-June.

"We are excited to welcome this new talent to the Symphony's staff," commented Ms. Gleason. "We've taken some tremendous steps this past season and with the collective experience of our new team members, I'm confident that The Phoenix Symphony will continue to expand on the success of this season."

Prior to joining The Phoenix Symphony team, Jay Good worked for the New York Philharmonic for more than six years. Five of those years were spent in the role of Operations Manager, overseeing aspects of concert production for all orchestra related activities. Production highlights from Mr. Good's career include a Benefit Concert for the Louisiana Philharmonic, John Adams' Pulitzer Prize winning On the Transmigration of Souls, and many more. Mr. Good was nominated for an Emmy in 2005 in the Outstanding Special Class Program category. He has held administrative posts with the American Symphony, American Russian Young Artists Orchestra, and Roanoke Symphony. Mr. Good was also Associate Principal Cellist for the Park Avenue Chamber Society, Principal Cellist for the New Amsterdam Symphony, and served as Chairman of the NASO Board of Directors.

Matthew Heil joins The Phoenix Symphony team from his position as Aide for Constituent Public Relations for Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot. As Aide for Councilman Simplot, Mr. Heil has gained an extensive background in public relations, managing all aspects of media relations. Mr. Heil also held the Assistant Editor position with Echo Magazine for three years, writing several stories per issue and managing a variety of crucial aspects of the magazine. He also spent a year and a half as Public Relations Assistant with ASU Public Events assisting with publicity for Gammage Auditorium events. Mr. Heil is the recipient of three Arizona Press Club Awards. Mr. Heil holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from ASU.