Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director

ORLANDO, FL - Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras’ (FSYO) Board of Directors is excited to announce our appointment for Interim Executive Director, Abigail (Abby) Goodin, effective March 28, 2022.

“Beyond the Board of Directors and staff, many of our members and community partners recognize that Abby’s passion and dedication to FSYO’s mission is ‘second-to-none’. She is positioned to provide a very unique perspective to this appointment, with previous FSYO experiences as a member (student), staff member, and even a short while as board member. The Board would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Abby for everything she has already been doing to keep FSYO moving forward. Please join us in congratulating Abby for this opportunity!”

-Eddie Fee, Jr. – Board of Directors President

Abby was first introduced to FSYO during the 2000’s when she joined the community as a member of Overture Strings. Over the next 10 seasons, she grew within the program and became an Alum, and during her time in college, she remained connected to FSYO by volunteering at concerts and even performing with and chaperoning the tour orchestra for the Europe, Carnegie Hall, and China Tours. Since graduating from undergrad, Abby has explored other roles within FSYO such as Operations Coordinator, Board Member, Development & Marketing Manager, and now Interim Executive Director.

"After growing up in the Orlando area and experiencing the positive effects of the organization first hand, I am humbled and honored to be stepping into the role of Interim Executive Director. It truly takes a village to sustain a program for 65 years, and I know FSYO will continue enhancing the Central Florida community because of the incredible people that make up FSYO's village. I look forward to working alongside the Administrative and Artistic Teams to grow FSYO into the coming years, as well as sustaining our partnerships, and creating new ones, within the Central Florida arts scene."

-Abigail Goodin

FSYO is exceptionally grateful for the leadership, perseverance, and dedication provided by emeritus Executive Director, Briana Scales. Briana led FSYO, with great commitment to our mission, through some of the hardest times faced by arts and education organizations across the nation, as a result of impacts from the pandemic. Thank you Briana!

ABOUT ABIGAIL GOODIN: Abigail Goodin (Abby) has a long standing relationship with FSYO, and she has experienced the benefits of the organization first hand. She was first introduced to FSYO during the 2000’s when she joined the community as a member of Overture Strings. Over the next 10 seasons, she grew within the program and became an Alum upon graduating high school. During her time in college, Abby remained connected to FSYO by volunteering at concerts and even performing with and chaperoning the tour orchestra for the Europe, Carnegie Hall, and China Tours. Since graduating from undergrad, Abby has explored other roles within FSYO such as Operations Coordinator, Board Member, Development & Marketing Manager, and now Interim Executive Director.

Abby graduated Cum Laude from Stetson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Sales along with a Minor in Music. With ties to the local music scene, Abby has been surrounded by and brought up in the music realm her entire life. She began violin at the young age of three but soon after decided viola was the instrument for her. Since her early beginnings, music has remained an integral aspect of Abby's life, and although her degree is in business, Abby remained committed to music throughout her college experience. Some of her fondest memories were created while connecting with others through music.

Having worked in multiple capacities where she collaborated to provide quality customer service, created and led new initiatives, and executed year-long projects, Abby has a drive to continuously improve. As Interim Executive Director, she aspires to revitalize the organization while cultivating an environment of donor centric philanthropy to ensure the new generation of FSYO students and families reap the benefits of FSYO. Since Abby has experienced the power of music herself, she understands music is a positive tool that inspires and changes lives, and she knows FSYO will continue enhancing the Central Florida community.