CELEBRATING OUR
RETIRING MUSICIANS
At the end of every season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director Jonathon Heyward, takes a moment to recognize our retiring musicians. During a special ceremony onstage at the Meyerhoff and Strathmore in June, we celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of Assistant Principal Bassoonist Julie Gregorian, Bassist Jonathan Jensen, and First Violinist Greg Mulligan. The three retirees received a framed photo of the Orchestra, along with a Golden Ticket, ensuring free access to a lifetime of BSO concerts.
Please join us in recognizing these extraordinary musicians, who together have served the BSO for a combined 137 seasons.
JULIE GREGORIAN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASSOON
Julie Gregorian retired as the longest serving musician in the BSO, having begun her tenure in the fall of 1970. This past year marked her 55 th season with the Orchestra. For many years, Julie had the special privilege of playing alongside her late husband, former BSO bassist Arnold Gregorian.
Julie was introduced to the bassoon at the age of 13. Her first bassoon teacher was the late Ithaca College professor Edward Gobrecht Jr., a former member of the BSO.
Her tenure has included several years of serving as Acting Principal Bassoon in the BSO and serving on the BSO Academy faculty.
JULIE’ S OPENING WEEKEND WITH THE BSO( SEPTEMBER 1970) Julie joined the BSO in the 1970-71 season, playing in an opening weekend with performances under the baton of Music Director Sergiu Comissiona at The Lyric( the Orchestra ' s home from 1916 until 1982) and the inaugural City Fair.
September 23, 1970 | The Lyric COPLAND, Inscape RESPIGHI,“ Roman Festivals” BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 6, " Pastoral”
September 25, 1970 | Festival Plaza, City Fair WAGGNER, Overture from The Flying Dutchman STRAVINSKY,“ The Firebird” RESPIGHI,“ Roman Festivals”
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