Category: News
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Symphony Names Director for String Orchestra
The Owensboro Symphony is proud to announce Adrienne Vallandingham will be joining forces with new Youth Orchestra Conductor, Mark Hatlestad as the director of the String Orchestra. “We are looking forward to this new chapter for the Youth Orchestra and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing group of young musicians,”…
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Symphony Hires New Youth Orchestra Conductor and Announces Auditions
The Owensboro Symphony is pleased to announce the Youth Orchestra program will now be led by Mark Hatlestad, who currently serves as the principal violist for the Symphony. “This appointment is a testament to Mark’s exceptional musical skills and experience, as well as his passion for nurturing young talent,” said Gwyn Payne, Symphony CEO. “Under his guidance, the…
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Annual Concert on the Lawn – August 26
Continuing the tradition of bringing great live music into the community, Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony will present the US Bank Concert on the Lawn on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica Street. Picnicking on the grounds will begin at 5:30 p.m. “We will bring the…
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Owensboro Symphony extends Quinn’s contract for third time
The Owensboro Symphony Governing Board of Directors unanimously approved an additional 3-year extension to music director and conductor Troy Quinn’s contract, keeping him here through the 2028-2029 season. “After six seasons with the Owensboro Symphony, I am delighted that the board has extended my contract again” Quinn said. “Owensboro is such a welcoming community and…
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Stairway to Schumann
On March 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. the Owensboro Symphony will perform the third concert of its season, Stairway to Schumann. The concert will open with an arrangement of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. The iconic rock song has topped the charts and was voted number 3 on the VH1 list of 100 greatest songs…
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A Night at the Oscars with the Owensboro Symphony featuring World’s Most Recorded Piper, Eric Rigler
The Owensboro Symphony continues its 56th season with A Night at the Oscars at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29th at the RiverPark Center. The performance will transport you right onto Hollywood Boulevard featuring songs from Oscar-nominated and Oscar winning movies. “This concert is full of memorable movie music from classics like The Godfather and…
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Symphony Stroll Returns for Second Year
Owensboro, KY, September 23, 2021 – The Owensboro Symphony is happy to present its second annual Symphony Stroll on Friday, October 1, 2021. Symphony Stroll was created last year as a way for our community to safely enjoy live performances during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Symphony Stroll was such a success last year. We are thrilled…