Juneau Symphony winners of the Symphony's annual student concerto competition. Pickett also formed the Juneau Symphony Chorus to add voices for such works as Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem, Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony, and Wilson Sawyer’s Symphony No. 1 “Alaskan.” He inaugurated an annual summer Pops concert series which has featured selections from popular films, musicals and Motown favorites. His pre-performance “Concert Conversations” attracted scores of music lovers to learn more about the selections on the evening's program. Also Music Director for the North State Symphony in Chico, CA, Pickett has guest conducted with other symphonies from Montana to Mexico. In 2013, Maestro
Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony Community College. The Community Board of Directors is composed of individuals from the orchestra who donate their time to help ensure the vitality, longevity, and financial stability of TSO. Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony The Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony is an orchestra based in Taylorsville, Utah, United States. The Taylorsville Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2003 under the direction of Richard Brunson. Since that time the orchestra has grown in size and scope. In 2005 the Salt Lake Community College orchestra joined forces with the Taylorsville Symphony Orchestra to create an outstanding ensemble. Before joining the faculty of Salt Lake Community College as Orchestra Director,