In the search for a new Music Director, the Macon Symphony Orchestra listed three roles the successful candidate should play – that of principal conductor, artistic director, and community arts leader.  Over 100 applications were received, all of which were reviewed by each of the seven members of the Search Committee, two of whom are members of the Orchestra.  Seventeen were selected to submit further information including references and DVDs of rehearsals as well as performances.  The Committee then met to review these for the purpose of developing a short list for telephone interviews.  Three candidates have been invited to conduct the Macon Symphony during the 2010-2011 Season.  These are Lawrence Golan, Rei Hotoda, and John McLaughlin Williams. They will be introduced to the community during the week in which they are conducting the Orchestra in the 2010-11 Concert Season.

Rei Hotoda will conduct the MCO on Saturday November 13, 2010

For concert information please visit http://www.maconsymphony.com

Join Rei Hotoda as she conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with the world-renowned, classical trained baritone Jubilant Skyes. Sykes has won the attention and respect of the world’s finest music establishments including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra and hundreds of other major venues around the world. Sykes will perform some of the most beloved African spirituals along with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

For tickets and more information visit http://www.dallassymphony.com

The 2010 annual Parks Concert Series features six concerts at various parks and locations around the Dallas community spanning from April 4, 2010 to June 9, 2010. Dallas Symphony Orchestra Associate Conductor Rei Hotoda will lead the DSO in a wide variety of classical favorites for the residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the best part is that allconcerts are completely free to the public.

2010 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Parks Concert Series Schedule

Sunday, April 4, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Easter Concert at Lee Park

Monday, May 31, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Concert at Flagpole Hill
Includes signature fireworks display during finale of concert.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Kidd Springs Park

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Campbell Green Park

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Exall Park

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum

Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, Washington

An evening of contemporary Asian piano music performed by pianist, and Dallas Symphony Assistant Conductor, Rei Hotoda. Hailed as one of America’s most dynamic classical musicians, Hotoda has guest conducted orchestras throughout North America and Europe including the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic, Thunder Bay Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, the Staatskapelle Weimar Orchestra and the International Contemporary Ensemble. › Continue reading

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