Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Dick Curl is a familiar name among followers of the local philharmonic orchestra. He is a former president of the orchestra’s board, and along with his wife they are long time and faithful sponsors of the organization.

Born Richard M. Curl in London, Ohio in 1936, his parents moved to West Palm Beach, Florida two years later, where he grew up. He developed a love for music, and had a desire to possibly get an education in music. Two things happened in high school that impacted the rest of his life. He married his high-school sweetheart Martha, and he learned to play saxophone.