Josh Smith, music director for Capital Rep, dies at 49

Smith, who brought a taskmaster's exacting standards and teacher's gentle nurture to his role as music director at Capital ...

Exclusive: Michael Bearden Is Back As Music Director Of The Oscars, Shaping The Sound For Film’s Biggest Night

“As we start from the first frame to the last, you’ll hear everything that says true to our themes of human connection, love, ...
WBEZ

As music director for the Oscars, Chicago native Michael Bearden brings elegance, spontaneity

Mentored by Quincy Jones, the Emmy-nominated music industry veteran promises to bring earworms and emotion to Hollywood's ...
Hartford Courant

Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director to step down in 2027 after 16 seasons

Carolyn Kuan, the highly acclaimed music director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, will leave her leadership role in the spring of 2027 at the completion of her 16th season. The symphony said a ...
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Search for next Fort Wayne Philharmonic music director in early stages

The search for Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s next music director is in the early stages with a goal of having someone in place as early as the 2028-29 season. The orchestra announced July 11 that current ...
WFMZ-TV

Allentown Symphony Orchestra music director, conductor to retire after 33-year tenure

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The longtime music director and conductor of The Allentown Symphony Orchestra is planning to step down after more than three decades at the helm. The Allentown Symphony Association ...
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Music director to exit Fort Wayne Philharmonic at end of 2026-27 season

Music Director Andrew Constantine will exit Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the end of the 2026-27 season, the orchestra announced Friday. The British-born Constantine, then 47, was announced as the ...