Dylan Thomas Chmura-Moore Named Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Music Director

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dylan Thomas Chmura-Moore has been named the new Music Director, effective July 1, 2019.

Dylan is Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he is Associate Professor of Music and tenured. In addition, he is the conductor of the Symphony Orchestra at Ripon College (a college/community ensemble) and a President of the College Orchestra Directors Association.

As a performing trombonist, he has performed with Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and Madison Opera. As a conductor, Chmura-Moore focuses on ensemble listening and encouraging chamber music skills.  He has an understanding of many rehearsal techniques and musical styles but with widely differing ideas for engaging with audiences and members of the orchestra.

Dylan is married with two children. Dylan is looking forward to his role as Music Director with MSO.  “My family and I are overjoyed to join the maritime community of Manitowoc and meet the many partners and friends of the MSO. As the new music director, my goal is to connect people. It’s my belief that a symphony is a vehicle of the community, a place for family and friends to congregate, a place to share and feel so that as one community we are enriched. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the wonderful musicians and talented members of the MSO team in this, my first, season. With reverence for the past, I’m humbled to continue the tradition of beautiful music making in our community.”

Website:  dylanchmuramoore.com

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