The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, June 6, 1996                TAG: 9606070526
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Metro Briefs 
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FALLETTA EXTENDS STAY WITH SYMPHONY

Virginia Symphony Music Director JoAnn Falletta has signed a new three-year contract with the orchestra, keeping her at the podium through the year 2000.

Falletta just completed her fifth season with the 77-member orchestra. She'll lead the symphony in a Fourth of July concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater.

Also, the symphony has named Wes Kenney associate conductor. Kenney is currently music director of the San Francisco State University Symphony. by CNB