History & Archives

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History

HSO was established in its present form in 1981 by Peabody Conservatory graduate student Catherine Overhauser, who served as Music Director, Conductor, and General Manager until 1987. She was succeeded by Harvey Felder, Eric Townell, and the late Robert Black. Jed Gaylin has been Music Director since 1994, having previously been Assistant Conductor and Resident Conductor.

Archives

Follow this link to the HSO programming archives. This site is still “under construction.” Feel free to email [email protected] with any errors, edits, or suggestions. Thank you!