Background
Smith, Peter Wilson was born on March 15, 1938 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Stanley W. and Frances (Brown) Smith.
symphony orchestra administrator
Smith, Peter Wilson was born on March 15, 1938 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Stanley W. and Frances (Brown) Smith.
Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1965.
Assistant manager Indianapolis Symphony, 1966-1967. Assistant manager Saint Louis Symphony, 1967-1968. Executive director Norfolk Symphony, Virginia, 1968-1972.
Operations manager Buffalo Philharmonic, 1972-1974.
Operations administrator Carnegie Hall Corporation, New York City, 1974-1976. Managing director Fort Wayne (Indiana) Philharmonic, 1976-1985.
Executive director Grand Rapids (Michigan) Symphony, 1985-1995, president, since 1995.
Served to airman 1st class United States Air Force, 1961-1964. Member Metropolitan Orchestra Managers Association (president 1979-1981), Regional Orchestra Managers Association (vice president 1987-1989), American Symphony Orchestra League (board directors 1989-1991), Managers American Orchestra (vice-chairman 1989-1991).
Married Kay Gardner, 1960 (divorced 1972). Married Lynn Perrott, 1976. Children: Juliana, Jennifer.