SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY

Hsu announces that her 8th season (2002-2003) will be her final season with the orchestra; national search for replacement begins

National search results in 183 applicants from
35 states, District of Columbia, and 5 foreign countries. Search narrowed to six finalists who
each conduct one concert during the 2003-2004 season. Ron Spigelman named seventh conductor
of the orchestra in May 2004

September concert officially begins
Spigelman’s career with the orchestra;
annual Holiday Concert returns as part
of orchestra’s season in December 2004

2005

Spigelman family moves to Springfield, he
becomes first resident conductor in twelve years