The South Bend Symphony Orchestra announces the appointments of Dr. Breighan Boeskool as Treasurer and Dr. Mark H. Ross as Secretary. Additionally, Jennifer Kary returns to the board, and Kim Farabaugh and Bianca Tirado join the board for the first time.

Dr. Mark H. Ross, a regular at concerts, has served on the board since 2022. As a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Notre Dame, he leads research in compressor and noise control technologies while advising on test engineering and data analysis, leveraging his expertise from a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. “Mark Ross’s enthusiasm is matched only by his deep appreciation for the Symphony, and his passion for innovation and excellence will undoubtedly drive our mission forward,” adds Executive Director Justus Zimmerman.

Dr. Breighan Boeskool, Assistant Director of Business Intelligence at the University of Notre Dame, combines extensive music theory knowledge with exceptional financial acumen. Her dual expertise has made her an invaluable asset to the Symphony. She has served on the Symphony’s Finance Committee since the 2021-22 season and has capably served as Board Secretary for the past two seasons. “Dr. Boeskool’s unique combination of musical expertise and analytical skills will be instrumental in guiding our financial strategy and ensuring the Symphony’s sustainability and growth,” states Board President Dr. Marvin V. Curtis.

About Kim Farabaugh
Kim Farabaugh is an Indiana native, born and raised in Plymouth, and she currently resides in South Bend with her husband Bill and their three children. Kim has been an advocate for music since an early age, playing violin most of her life, and she takes great joy in her children all playing as well. She works for Pfizer in neuroscience sales, but when she isn’t talking about migraines, she enjoys playing her violin and singing in a local band called “Hideous Business,” as well as yoga and running.

About Jennifer Kary
Jennifer Kary is the managing partner of the firm quality unit at Crowe, a Certified Public Accountant, and a former partner in Crowe’s audit practice, specializing in financial institutions. She now leads the unit in the development and implementation of the firm’s quality management system, focusing broadly on quality-related, ethics, and independence matters throughout the firm. This includes monitoring the firm’s compliance with professional standards and requirements. They work with regulators related to compliance with standards, including overseeing the firm’s internal and external inspections.

About Bianca Tirado
Bianca Tirado serves as the City Clerk of South Bend, where her office serves as the administrative arm of the Common Council. Her primary responsibility is to advance the vision of an open, honest, and transparent municipal government by ensuring the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to the business conducted by the members of the Common Council. Raised locally, Bianca earned her bachelor of arts degree in African and African American Diaspora Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington. She earned a master’s in executive nonprofit administration from the University of Notre Dame. Bianca is a proud Hoosier Women Forward Class 2 Alumna and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She currently resides in South Bend with her wife Pamela and their Goldendoodles, Reko and Nala.

SUBSCRIPTIONS / TICKETS

Subscriptions
Discounts, priority seating, and other exclusive benefits are available to season subscribers. Subscribe at www.southbendsymphony.org or by phone at (574) 232-6343.

SINGLE TICKETS start at $21.

  • Online: www.southbendsymphony.org
  • Phone: Morris Performing Arts Center Box Office (574) 235-9190
    (10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday & Friday)
  • In-person: Visit the Morris Box Office (211 N. Michigan St., South Bend) during the times listed above or two hours before any performance, or stop by the Symphony Office (127 N. Michigan St., South Bend) between (10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday).

To VIEW the 2024-25 Season schedule, visit www.southbendsymphony.org.
Dates, programs, and venues are subject to change.

For questions or media appearances, please contact Sarah Perschbacher at sperschbacher@southbendsymphony.org or (574) 230-4875.

About the South Bend Symphony Orchestra

The South Bend Symphony inspires, entertains, and connects the community with the transformative power of orchestral music. Producing more than 20 mainstage programs each year and nearly 70 smaller ensemble concerts, the Symphony serves more than 29,000 attendees annually. As the region’s only professional orchestra, the Symphony is committed to fostering a robust, connected arts community in service to the greater Michiana region.

In addition to being recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other state and local arts funding organizations, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra is the recipient of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County’s Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence, which recognizes the best-run nonprofit organization in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Learn more about the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at www.southbendsymphony.org.