Monroe Symphony Orchestra

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The Monroe Symphony (MSO) is a professional American orchestra located in Monroe, Louisiana. [1] The orchestra was founded in 1971 by Richard Worthington, who served as its musical director from 1971 until 1991. [2] Clay Couturiaux is the current music director. [3]

The orchestra's season consists of classical concerts, pops concerts, and an educational concert offered to local elementary school students. The MSO also holds the annual Marjorie Stricklin Emerging Artists Competition to promote and encourage excellence in musical performance, and to provide orchestral performance opportunities for youth and young adults residing in Louisiana.

References

  1. ↑ Gordon E. Harvey (January 1, 2007). Historic Ouachita Parish: An Illustrated History. HPN Books. pp. 21–. ISBN   978-1-893619-70-8 . Retrieved July 20, 2013. Revived in 1968, and again in 1971, the final incarnation of the Monroe Symphony Orchestra remains active ...
  2. ↑ Symphony News: The Newsletter of the American Symphony Orchestra League. The League. 1972. p. 38. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  3. ↑ Musical America: International Directory of the Performing Arts. ABC Leisure Magazines. 2006. pp. 252–. ISBN   9781891131943 . Retrieved July 20, 2013.


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