ASO's John Sparrow Named One of Georgia's
 "40 Under 40" Outstanding Leaders

Congratulations to ASO Vice President and General Manager John Sparrow,  selected as one of Georgia Trend magazine's 2006 "40 Under 40" outstanding leaders guiding Georgia's commercial, cultural, academic and governmental institutions into the future. Sparrow was chosen from 200 nominated candidates.

Sparrow joined the ASO in 2000 and is responsible for the day-to-day planning, management and oversight of organizational operations.  A former member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Sparrow received a Bachelor of Music in bassoon performance from the Eastman School of Music and an MBA from the University of Florida and has more than 16 years of experience in orchestra administration and performing arts venue management.   The "40 Under 40" were honored at an October 10 reception at the Fox Theatre, featuring keynote speaker Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders.

Pictured Above (L-R): Lisa Borders, John Sparrow and ASO Board Member Cari Dawson.