South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new Board Members
February 9, 2026
The South Carolina Philharmonic announced the appointment of two new community leaders and established contributors to the orchestra’s Board of Directors: Carol Addy and Hassan Anderson.
Carol Addy
Carol Addy serves as Chief Revenue Officer for Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a longtime supporter of the South Carolina Philharmonic. Palmetto Citizens is a key partner in the SC Phil’s Education programming, helping bring live music experiences and learning opportunities to students throughout the region. “I am thrilled to be participating with the SC Philharmonic,” said Addy. “Music has been a large part of my life and I welcome the opportunity to help promote the joy it brings to me to others.” In addition to her leadership in the financial sector, Addy was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster and approved by the South Carolina State Senate to serve on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions, reflecting her trusted role in statewide leadership and governance.
Hassan Anderson
Hassan Anderson is an American oboist, conductor, and teaching artist recognized for his artistry and dynamic presence on stage. From 2011-2018 Anderson toured extensively with New York-based chamber music ensemble SHUFFLE Concert (Ensemble M?lange). In 2019, he was named the Yale School of Music Distinguished Teaching Artist of the Year. Anderson has performed with major ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the American Ballet Theatre, among others. A passionate educator, Anderson currently serves at the University of South Carolina as Assistant Professor of Oboe and Coordinator of Teaching Artistry, where he trains the next generation of musicians and arts leaders. He is also the Co-Artistic Director of The East Coast Contemporary Ensemble (ecce).
“I’m honored to join the board of the South Carolina Philharmonic in Columbia, and to serve this community as a professor at the University of South Carolina with music still guiding my compass. I still remember the smell of stepping into my local symphony when I was growing up in Jacksonville, the hush before the first downbeat, the lacquered wood and velvet air, and those transcendent hours in the hall that lifted me clean out of myself. I will never forget them. And I will never forget how often I sped home, probably breaking the law, after a riveting concert at Jacoby Hall, the melodies following me like headlights, the night still ringing, my heart trying to get there first. It is an honor and a privilege to serve, and I look forward to giving my very best in support of the South Carolina Philharmonic.”
SOUTH CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC MISSION
The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to performing live symphonic music and providing dynamic educational opportunities in the Midlands. We carry forward a legacy of passion for the music and embrace our responsibility to be a vibrant part of the cultural fabric of our diverse community.
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