Our Founders
Joseph N. Graif, Chairman, Executive Director and Treasurer
Joe holds a B.A. in music and an M.B.A. in accounting and finance from Columbia University, as well as Colleague and Choirmaster certifications from the American Guild of Organists. He is enjoying a now 56-year career as a pastoral musician and worked over 40 years as a financial executive, on Wall Street and at large Public Accounting firms. During that time, Joe concertized at Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity Church in New York City, The New York Military Academy and Radio City Music Hall. Now, he brings these skills together in pursuit of his dream to showcase the musical performing arts to audiences of all levels here in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Susan A. Graif, Vice-Chairman, Deputy Executive Director and Secretary
Sue holds a B.A. in mathematics (magna cum laude) from Duquesne University. She enjoyed a 33-year career as a junior and senior high school teacher. Her great love of music has fueled her desire to work with Joe in fulfilling the mission of the Foundation.