The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of the orchestra’s new principal flute player, Associate Principal Basson player, and a new member of the percussion section starting in the 2024-25 season.

The company noted that Lorna McGhee will lead the flute section and will occupy the Walter Piston chair, endowed in perpetuity, succeeding Elizabeth Rowe, who is stepping down after the Tanglewood season after 20 years with the BSO.

McGhee will join other first-chair string and wind players to become a member of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players and will lead the BSO’s flute section at Symphony Hall, Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall, and on tour. She will be the eighth principal flute in the BSO’s history.

Meanwhile, Josh Baker will be the new associate principal bassoon while Toby Grace will be a new member of the percussion section. .

In a statement, BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons said, “I am very pleased to welcome Lorna McGhee as the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s new principal flute. Lorna brings a wealth of experience and incredible artistry to this pivotal role. I am also happy to appoint Josh Baker as associate principal bassoonist and Toby Grace as a new percussionist, both of whom studied as Fellows at our wonderful Tanglewood Music Center. I look forward very much to making beautiful music with all three of these very talented musicians this fall, as I begin my eleventh season as Music Director of this extraordinary orchestra.”

Meanwhile, BSO President and CEO Chad Smith added, “Our extraordinary musicians are at the center of our organization. They define the BSO and our work. We are thrilled to welcome Lorna McGhee, Josh Baker, and Toby Grace to the orchestra and look forward to getting to know them as players and colleagues. It is especially gratifying that the Tanglewood Music Center continues to play such an important role in the development of the next generation of orchestral talent.”