Columbus Symphony Orchestra chooses new music director - The Republic News

The mostly volunteer Columbus Symphony Orchestra has chosen William McClain of Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, to be its next music director — and only the seventh such leader, including an interim, in its century-plus history. McClain will begin the appointment on July 1 and will lead the orchestra into its 102nd season, making it among the oldest such ensembles in the state. While details for each concert will be released in August, the 2024-2025 season will take place on the following dates: Oct. 20, Dec. 8, Feb. 9, 2025,...