The upcoming Redlands Symphony season will be full of fantastic music and celebrations of Music Director Ransom Wilson and his exemplary 9-year tenure at the musical helm of the orchestra. Maestro Wilson will step down from the post of Music Director and Conductor at the conclusion of the 2024—2025 season.

A renowned flutist and conductor, Ransom Wilson was selected to succeed Jon Robertson as Music Director and Conductor of the Redlands Symphony in 2016. Under Wilson’s baton the orchestra has seen growth in both its concert offerings including the Redlands Recital Series, diversity of repertoire, and artistic capabilities of the orchestra.

“While our community only gets one more season to celebrate Ransom’s artistry and leadership before he moves on to other projects, I am excited to be able to share in the season he has crafted for our friends and neighbors in our region,” says Redlands Symphony Association Board President Kathryn Cencirulo. The Symphony will offer six subscription concerts, one afternoon relaxed concert perfect for families, two happy hour rehearsal experiences, and three chamber music recitals as part of Maestro Wilson’s farewell season.

Ransom Wilson reflected on his departure in this way: “As I begin my last season as your Music Director, my mind Is flooded with memories of transcendent music making. Conducting the Redlands Symphony has, simply put, been one of the highlights of my career. The world-famous Redlands community spirit coupled with some truly great musicians has made the past 8 years really meaningful and memorable. As I concentrate on a new challenge—building an orchestra of young musicians from the group up in Alabama—my experience in Redlands will be the benchmark by which I judge our progress. I will miss everyone in Redlands, orchestra and community alike…but I rest easy in the knowledge that I will be leaving the orchestra in much better shape than when I arrived. I for one am going to enjoy every second of this coming season!”

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) named Redlands Symphony Executive Director Dr. Kevin Eberle-Noel to the ACSO Board of Directors. Eberle-Noel joins Dean McVay, Past President of the San Bernardino Symphony and current ACSO Board member, as the Inland Empire representation, providing context and advocacy for orchestras in greater San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the Board of this critically important organization. ACSO provides so much to orchestras and arts administrators; I'm grateful to be a part of representing the Inland Empire and smaller, professional orchestras in the California orchestra community," says Eberle-Noel. As a member of the Board, Eberle-Noel will be instrumental in supporting the efforts of ACSO Executive Director Sarah Weber and the mission of ACSO: to provide essential leadership and resources to classical music advocates and organizations, encouraging and supporting their artistic, organizational, and fiscal development. Eberle-Noel's 3-year term begins in October 2023.

For more information on ACSO's work, visit their website at www.acso.org

Redlands, Calif. (July 10, 2023) - With our 23-24 concert season on the horizon, the Redlands Symphony is excited to announce its new President of the Board, Kathy Cencirulo, and incoming Board Members Dr. Robert Bourne and Dr. Ronald Warnell.

Cencirulo served as Vice Chair of the Symphony Board from 2021 to 2023 and brings with her a wealth of experience from her background in teaching, non-profit service and involvement in many Redlands organizations.

A love and passion for music is a must for any Symphony Board member, and that is certainly true of new members Bourne and Warnell. Bourne is a longtime attendee of the Symphony and a physician with Beaver Medical Group. Warnell, also a longtime Symphony attendee, is a psychiatrist and recently finished a term as the President of the Spinet Music Club.

“As we look at this transition in Board leadership for the Symphony, I am absolutely thrilled that these music loving–and most importantly Redlands loving–individuals will lend their time and talents to the Redlands Symphony Association, helping us continue the strong progress made in the last year in taking the Symphony to a new level,” notes Executive Director Dr. Kevin Eberle-Noel.

The Symphony also welcomes Dr. Karen Hansberger as Vice President, Julie Michaels as Secretary, Dr. Sharen Jeffries as Treasurer and Luann Bangsund as Past President.

Finishing their terms are Past Chair Marilyn Solter, Secretary Denise Bourne and Board Member Jennifer von Maack, who leave the Symphony’s Board with our thanks for outstanding service over the last several years. Each of these women helped contribute to the Redlands Symphony’s mission and helped us continue our community efforts.

With eyes on the future, the Redlands Symphony is excited about our new President and Board Members.

Redlands Symphony is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, entertaining and educating by providing outstanding musical performances that enhance our unique cultural environment. Our goal is to reach art lovers across the region to foster that love, create new music lovers and inspire community and connectivity for all.

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