Hailed by the Washington Post for his “dazzling expertise” on the podium, Donald McCullough is considered one of America’s pre-eminent choral conductors. He became the Director of the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus in 2012. In November 2014 he led the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus on its first appearance in Carnegie Hall.
Jacksonville Symphony Newsletter | November/December 2023 Issue
In this issue of the Symphony’s newsletter, we speak with phenom pianist Joyce Yang about the celebrated David M. Hicks Piano Series. We also spotlight the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, musician Mark Knowles who has his last performance after 40 years with the Symphony and our very first Usher Scholarship recipients. We also have a behind-the-scenes look at the Jacksonville Symphony’s … Read More
Performance Review: 1,001 Nights: Scheherazade
Performance Review: 1,001 Nights: Scheherazade The Jacksonville Symphony’s Florida Blue Classical Series presented “1,001 Nights: Scheherazade” this weekend, a colorful program of three mesmerizing works under the baton of guest conductor Elinor Rufeizen. Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3 by Franz Liszt Kicking off the evening was Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3 by Franz Liszt. Rufeizen led the Symphony … Read More
Performance Review: Brahms’ German Requiem
Performance Review: Brahms’ German Requiem The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus teamed up with baritone John Michael Moore, soprano Joélle Harvey and the University of North Florida Chorale and Chamber Singers to present “Brahms’ German Requiem” this weekend. This generous program of German Romantic music featured Gustav Mahler’s “Songs of a Wayfarer” alongside the eponymous work by Johannes Brahms. Songs … Read More
Conductors
Jacksonville Symphony ConductorsPast Music DirectorsCourtney LewisMusic Director Haskell Endowed ChairAnchored in the belief that music holds the power to transform lives, Courtney Lewis has established himself as one of his generation’s most dynamic conductors. Currently in his ninth season as Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony, Lewis has designed an ambitious mission to enrich the surrounding community with innovative symphonic … Read More
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
With some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. With a three-decade tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony, the roster includes many professional musicians, skilled amateur performers and students.
Administration
Staff & AdministrationExecutive OfficeSteven Libman, President & CEOTara Hall, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and the Music DirectorArtistic OperationsBlake Schlabach, Vice President & General Manager Ray Klaase, Stage Manager Jim Neglia, Orchestra Personnel Manager Caitlin Berends, Manager of Operations Greg Hamilton, Principal Librarian Matt Monroe, Assistant Librarian Jonathon Kilgore, Technical Director James Pitts, Stage Associate Kenneth Every, Assistant … Read More
Symphony Chorus
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus With some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. The tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony started in 1985 with a roster including many professional musicians and skilled amateur performers. Since 2012, the Chorus had been led … Read More