Timothy Verville was chosen after a two year search, which involved over 130 candidates from across the globe.  He will be moving with his family to our community from Arizona, where he has served as Artistic Director and Conductor of Arizona Pro Arte, an ensemble he founded. Timothy will continue his role as Principal Guest Conductor of the Boston Chamber Orchestra and recently completed his tenure as Music Director and Conductor of the orchestra at Idyllwild Arts, the country's premier and internationally-acclaimed school for gifted young artists from around the world.

Verville states "I am thrilled to have been chosen as the next Music Director of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Its dedication to enriching and enhancing the lives of those in the community through music is a shared passion. I greatly look forward to creating new and exciting experiences with audiences, and building bonds with cultural and educational organizations in the area. This musical journey will surely continue to illustrate the wondrous possibilities that music has to offer!"

GSO Executive Director Susan Stensland says "We are absolutely delighted to have Timothy Verville as our new Music Director for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Under his leadership, the GSO is poised to move forward with great optimism into the future. Tim brings great new possibilities to our organization and to our community, and presents an exciting opportunity for our GSO family to experience renewed growth, vision, and vitality."

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will announce the 2016-2017 season in the coming weeks, and enthusiastically anticipates many great seasons of fine music to come.

More about Timothy Verville:

An award winner in the American Prize for Orchestral Performance, Conductor Timothy Verville's enriching and dynamic performances in the U.S. and abroad create rewarding musical experiences. His visionary orchestral leadership is hailed as altering the landscape of classical music. From engaging traditional performances to injecting new and exciting ideas into the concert hall, he has connected with a greater portion of the community by reinvigorating traditional audiences and attracting new listeners to concerts.

Lauded by reviewers as "innovative" and "a dazzling musical experience," Verville's performances have included a unique and distinctive approach to musical programing, collaborations with visual artists, silent films, actors, dancers, interactive computer visualizations, and more.

This year marks his inaugural season as Music Director and Conductor of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. He is also Principal Guest Conductor of the Boston Chamber Orchestra and Arizona Pro Arte. Previously he has served as Music Director of the North Valley Chamber Orchestra, Fine Arts Orchestra, Scottsdale Baroque Orchestra, Arizona Pro Arte, and at Idyllwild Arts. He was also Associate Conductor of the Boston Chamber Orchestra and Conductor of the Pollard Theatre.

Recent international guest conducting includes the Kyushu International Festival, Kyushu Symphony Orchestra, Kyushu Philharmonic Orchestra, Chikushi Jogakuen Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Fukuoka University Orchestra. U.S. appearances include the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Signature Symphony, and Richmond Symphony Orchestra.

Committed to sharing great new music, Verville routinely commissions and conducts regional, national, and world premieres. Additionally, he instituted an annual international "Call For Scores" project that in 2015 received over 920 applicants from forty countries. He has also worked with the Tucson Symphony's Young Composer Project which is praised by Yo-Yo Ma as an "extraordinary program."

Verville studied conducting at the renowned Pierre Monteux School and has been privileged to be mentored by esteemed conductors James DePreist, Stephen Lord, Michael Jinbo, Bruce Hangen, and Timothy Russell. He earned degrees in music from the University of Oklahoma, Arizona State University, and the Boston Conservatory. 

 

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