The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association has announced the retirement of longtime conductor of the Youth Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Gary Wilkes, effective May 15. Mr. Wilkes is also retiring from his position as professor of orchestra at the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS). Mr. Wilkes joined the …

St. Olaf conductor honors students with barber quartet St. Olaf’s conductor, Steven Amundson, interprets his quirky barbershop tune as an ode to his students. How many chefs does it take to make a barber quartet? Well, in this case only one. With all performances by the St. Olaf Orchestra and …