Jackson Symphony Orchestra (Michigan)

Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO)
Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO)
Orchestra
Founded	1949
Concert hall	Sheffer Music Hall
Principal conductor	Matthew Aubin
Website	www.jacksonsymphony.org

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO)^[1]^[2]^[3] is an American orchestra based in Jackson, Michigan. The orchestra's main performing venues are the Potter Center of Jackson College and Weatherwax Hall. The orchestra's season typically consists of five orchestral concerts, the Nutcracker, and a number of outreach concerts within the Jackson community. They also have their Music on Tap series which brings performers from various genres to Jackson. Past concerts have included jazz, rock, folk, bluegrass, soul, and musical comedy shows.

The JSO has received significant financial support from Comerica Bank, including the 2007 donation of 16,000 ft of rehearsal space in downtown Jackson.

The Community Music School (JSO CMS)

Since 1991 the JSO runs the JSO Community Music School with the goals of providing private and group music instruction on instruments for community residents and providing additional employment opportunities for orchestra members to attract and maintain quality players for the orchestra. The music school instructs over 200 students and maintains a faculty of 16 instructors, most of whom are orchestra members.

Music directors, conductors

Music directors

1950–1955 Pedro Paz
1954-1957 Emil Raab
1960-1961 Gustave Rosseels
1961-1962 Romeo Tata
1962-1963 Richard Massman
1968-1972 Theo Alcántara
1972-1975 Herbert Butler
1975-1978 Jerry Bilik
1978–2017 Stephen Osmond
2017–present Matthew Aubin

References

^ "Small Orchestra Organizations: Issues and Challenges" (PDF). Harmony. Symphony Orchestra Institute. 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
^ Jennifer Guerra (August 10, 2010). "Teens rock out at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra". Michigan Radio.
^ Zeke Jennings (October 9, 2012). "Once again, Jackson Symphony Orchestra showing willingness to take bold chances". All Michigan. MLive Media Group.

External links

Official Website

[1] "Small Orchestra Organizations: Issues and Challenges" (PDF). Harmony. Symphony Orchestra Institute. 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-02.

[2] Jennifer Guerra (August 10, 2010). "Teens rock out at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra". Michigan Radio.

[3] Zeke Jennings (October 9, 2012). "Once again, Jackson Symphony Orchestra showing willingness to take bold chances". All Michigan. MLive Media Group.

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