Kennet Symphony Orchestra Announces New Name
By Francisco SalazarThe Kennett Symphony has unveiled its new name as the Brandywine Valley Symphony.
From 1988 to 2013, the orchestra earned a loyal following and a growing reputation under the baton of Mary Woodmansee Green, Pennsylvania’s first woman appointed as the conductor of a professional symphony. After her retirement, a national search brought Music Director Michael Hall to the podium, ushering in a new era, and through his leadership, the orchestra has reached new heights.
In a statement, Board President Dr. Timothy Blair, Dean and Professor Emeritus of the School of Music and the College of Visual and Performing Arts at West Chester University, said, “The Brandywine Valley is a name that will be recognized across the country and deeply associated with arts and culture. As an orchestra, we’ve grown into a more prominent presence with a broader audience, and we need a name that reflects that evolution. While we remain
rooted in Kennett Square—through our home office and cultural partnership with the Kennett Library—we’re proud of how far we’ve come. Being invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2026 is a tremendous honor and a testament to our journey.”
Alongside the new name will come a refreshed visual identity and digital presence with an updated logo, website, and social media handles. The Brandywine Valley Symphony is poised to perform, engage, and enrich audiences like never before.
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