Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra

The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a professional orchestra based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Founded as the Tuscaloosa Area Community Orchestra in 1979, the organization was reorganized as Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra in 1984. The orchestra performs at the Moody Music Building on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

History

The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1979 by Michael Gattozzi and Margaret McCain. Originally named The Tuscaloosa Area Community Orchestra, the organization was renamed to the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra in 1984.[1] Ransom Wilson served as the orchestra's first professional music director starting in 1985.[1]

In 1988 the orchestra relocated its performances from the Bama Theatre to the Moody concert Hall at the University of Alabama.[1]

Korean maestro Shinik Hahm served as music director from 2001 to 2010, with Adam Flatt taking over in 2011.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cobb, Mark Hughes. "Concert marks 40 years for Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ Mark Hughes Cobb (April 21, 2011). "New conductor joins TSO". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
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