Board of Directors
2026-27 Board Members
Jennifer Grim - President
Mary Disser - Vice President
Brook Miscoski - Secretary
Fred Gartner - Treasurer
Amy Clark - Asst. Conductor
Peggie O’neill - Concertmaster
Kathy Zogran - Librarian
Jennifer Grim - President
Jennifer plays Violin 2 and studies with concert mistress, Peggie O'Neill. Jennifer started learning violin later in life having never played an instrument but with a love for music and a desire to play pieces from her favorite classical composers. Jennifer is a retired industrial engineer and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and of course learning the violin.
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Brook Miscoski- Secretary
Brook Miscoski- Secretary
Fred Gartner - Treasurer
Brook Miscoski- Secretary
Fred Gartner is an accomplished accountant, local businessman, and experienced math teacher. He is a lead clarinetist for the Stuart Community Concert Band where he was President for many years, the Florida Symphonic Winds where he does performance tours throughout Europe, and the Florida All-Star Community Band. He is also a leader and
Fred Gartner is an accomplished accountant, local businessman, and experienced math teacher. He is a lead clarinetist for the Stuart Community Concert Band where he was President for many years, the Florida Symphonic Winds where he does performance tours throughout Europe, and the Florida All-Star Community Band. He is also a leader and volunteer at the Temple Beth El Israel. Fred's goal for the Indian River Pops is to make this group one of the preeminent orchestras in the state of Florida.
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Amy Clark, retired Director of Bands at Murray Middle School, is in her 2nd Act. Amy is focused on performing with and conducting various ensembles, including the Treasure Coast Flute Choir, Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra, Indian River Pops, and the Florida Flute Association’s Teachers’ Flute Orchestra. Amy's newest passion project is Coa
Amy Clark, retired Director of Bands at Murray Middle School, is in her 2nd Act. Amy is focused on performing with and conducting various ensembles, including the Treasure Coast Flute Choir, Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra, Indian River Pops, and the Florida Flute Association’s Teachers’ Flute Orchestra. Amy's newest passion project is Coastal Winds, a flexible instrumentation wind ensemble. In 2024, Amy was honored to be named Professional Performing Artist of the Year by MartinArts. In addition to music, her great loves are the Gabor Sisters, ZsaZsa & Eva, her beautiful cats.
Peggie O’neill- Concertmaster
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Peggie is an IRPO original member, long-time local strings teacher, and freelance performer.
She is also a member of the Appassionata Quartet and the Rowdy Micks Celtic Band. Peggie attended the Mannes School of Music in Manhattan and was a member of the New York Symphony, the Opera on the Sound, and the Massepequa Symphony.
Kathy Zogran -Librarian
Amy Clark- Assistant Conductor
Kathy Zogran -Librarian
Kathy is an IRPO original member and long-standing Librarian for our organization. She began playing in Carmel NY as a child, then attended Boston University where she played fiddle in a contra dance band and a traditional Irish band. After a career as a social worker in skilled nursing facilities, she enjoys pickleball, crossword puzzle
Kathy is an IRPO original member and long-standing Librarian for our organization. She began playing in Carmel NY as a child, then attended Boston University where she played fiddle in a contra dance band and a traditional Irish band. After a career as a social worker in skilled nursing facilities, she enjoys pickleball, crossword puzzles, traveling, and family time, while still working part-time in the field of pain management.