JACKSON, Wyo. — Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) director Donald Runnicles now conduct using a sword in place of a baton?
Famed conductor and director of GTMF was recently knighted by her majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his service to music. On October 10, the Office of Her Majesty announced the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2020 that included Sir Maestro Runnicles, OBE, who was bequeathed with the title of the Knights Bachelor.
“We are so proud of our music director Donald Runnicles for being knighted for his service to music, as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020. Sir Runnicles deserves this recognition for his outstanding musical leadership here at GTMF, across the U.S. and abroad,” said board cochairs Barbara McCelvey and John Costello.
In other news, GTMF also welcomed three new board members—Don Larson, Suzanne Jin Mesinoglu, and Jack Selby.
Larson is the former president and COO of Great American Insurance Company. Mesinoglu is an experienced international technology and change management consultant for global clients like IKEA, Burberry, Expedia, and Singapore. Selby is a technology, finance, and independent film entrepreneur, and former vice president at PayPal.
“The GTMF board of directors is very pleased to welcome these three leaders,” stated McCelvey and Costello. “The knowledge that they bring to the table from their diverse backgrounds, in addition to their love of music and the Jackson community, will be an asset as we prepare for our 60th season and beyond.”
