Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra announces Music Director’s Renewal
FROM: Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the renewal of Music Director Arthur Post. Maestro Post will continue leading the TBSO through the 2016-2017 season, when he will conclude his tenure as Music Director. “I’m very excited that I’ll be working with the TBSO through the 2016-2017 season. We’ve accomplished a great deal in the last five years and I look forward to setting new goals for the rest of my tenure. The Musicians of the TBSO are extraordinarily dedicated to this organization. They’ve given more generously of their talents and energy than any music director could wish for. I look forward to exploring more repertoire, and enriching the rapport that I cherish with our enthusiastic audience and with all the constituents of the TBSO,” stated Maestro Post.
The 2016-2017 season will mark the 7th year that Maestro Post has led the TBSO. During his tenure, the Orchestra has enjoyed exciting growth in our audiences and a broader depth of repertoire than ever before. Board President Paul Inksetter remarked, “Our orchestra and our community have gained so much from Arthur’s leadership. We are delighted that we will have him with us for two additional seasons. We have some exciting opportunities for new projects that will affirm the legacy of Arthur’s remarkable tenure here with the TBSO.”
The news of Maestro Post’s renewal comes as the TBSO gears up to launch its 2014-2015 season. The season opens with Canadian chanteuse Sarah Slean on the Pops series, followed by the Masterworks series opening with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. “We’re thrilled that Arthur will continue with the TBSO through 2017. His programming has always been adventurous and exciting, and this season is no different,” said Executive Director Shannon Whidden. “We will be focused on some exciting repertoire and projects over the next three years.”
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is the only professional symphony orchestra in Northwestern Ontario. For over 50 seasons, the TBSO continues to entertain and enrich the lives of Northwestern Ontario residents with thrilling concerts, outreach performances, regional touring, educational programs and concerts, and recordings of both classical and popular music. Explore www.tbso.ca to learn more!
