Contract Renewal for Amarillo Symphony Music Director George Jackson

In Sunday’s (10/20) Amarillo Globe-News (Texas), Kristina Woods writes, “The Amarillo Symphony has renewed the contract of Music Director George Jackson for another three years, the symphony announced this week. This announcement ‘comes after two highly successful seasons and the celebration of the Orchestra’s historic centennial with Maestro Jackson at the helm, who began in September 2022,’ a news release says. The Amarillo Symphony said this renewed partnership promises continued artistic growth and exciting performances for the local orchestra and its audiences…. Amarillo Symphony Music Director George Jackson has been celebrating the organization’s centennial season celebration with concerts including collaboration performances, world premieres and more…. The Amarillo Symphony said under Jackson’s artistic direction, it has experienced a surge in audience engagement, thanks to captivating programs that showcase the diverse cultural landscape of the Texas Panhandle, and he has also challenged the orchestra with ambitious and celebrated works…. ‘My vision for the Amarillo Symphony has always included a strong emphasis on new music and commissioning works,’ Jackson said…. Jackson has recently guest conducted orchestras overseas including the Orchestre de Paris, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Opéra Orchestre national Montpellier Occitanie, and the Orchestra of Opéra de Rouen.”