George Jackson has renewed his contract as Music Director at Amarillo Symphony for three years, extending it to 2028. Jackson began his tenure in September 2022 and is leading the orchestra’s centenary celebrations this season. In a statement, Jackson said, “The connection I have with the orchestra’s incredible musicians is truly special, and I am honored to collaborate with them {…}
The Amarillo Symphony announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights for the season. Sara Hershowitz and George Jackson join forces for Barber’s “Knoxville Summer of 1915” and Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. There will also be bluegrass music. Performance Dates: Nov. 17 & 18, 2023 Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 will be conducted by George Jackson. The {…}
(Credit: Clive Barda) Texas’ Amarillo Symphony has announced its Music Director. Following a competitive field and months of concerts trying out conductors, the orchestra selected George Henry Jackson as its new music director. The conductor will begin his post in September leading the company’s Centenary year in 2023-24. Jackson is currently conducting “Hansel and Gretel” at Grange Park Opera and led {…}
The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2022-3 Season. The season will mark the first with its new music director George Henry Jackson. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the vocal performances of the Texas orchestra. Susanna Phillips leads a program of Mozart, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky. Performance Dates: Nov 18 & 19, 2022 Amarillo Master Chorale {…}