Christopher Confessore

Music Director & Principal Conductor

Years with the BSO: 24

Favorite part of the job: Making a difference in the lives of our listeners each and every time we take the stage.

Proud father of two wonderful sons. Loves NFL Football – especially the Miami Dolphins! Definitely a coffee-lover. Enjoys a quiet lunch or dinner at The Columbia with his wife Bethany. Favorite movies are fantasy-adventure movies such as Star Wars, Harry Potter and ET, as well as many of the recent superhero films. His car’s satellite radio is pre-set to ESPN and the Broadway channel. A “perfect day off” would be spent with his family at Disney World.

David Schillhammer

Executive Director

David Schillhammer proudly serves as executive director of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.   Prior jobs include executive director of the Orlando Philharmonic, executive director of the San Antonio Symphony, general manager of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and production manager of the Rochester Philharmonic.    David received a degree in music, bassoon performance, from the prestigious Eastman School of Music and is a native of Burlington, Vermont. 

Bliss Carter

Administrative Coordinator/Subscriber Services

Years with the BSO: 5

Favorite Part of the Job: Concerts and working for an organization she has grown up wanting to be a part of, even if it is not as a musician…. yet.

Born and raised in Brevard County, graduated Satellite High School and received a BA in music from Florida State University. Go Noles! Plays oboe and English horn in small ensembles around the community. Favorite television shows include The Walking Dead and So You Think You Can Dance. Enjoys all kinds of music, new, old, live…. dead and going to movies. Proud aunt to Garrett, her 10 year old nephew and an avid beer maker with her father Bill.

Bethany Confessore

Personnel Manager

Jennifer Guzman

Music Librarian

Jimmy Cox

Stage Manager

The Old Gal

Former home of the Administrative Offices of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, located in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne. Nicknamed “The House.” Official name is the Winchester Symphony House, The House has had extensive renovation over the years. Currently listed as a Historical Site for Brevard County and the State of Florida. Built in 1886…and still standing!