BOWDEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM THSO IN 2025: KALIA APPOINTED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-DESIGNATE

22 Mar BOWDEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM THSO IN 2025: KALIA APPOINTED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-DESIGNATE

The Terre Haute Symphony Association (THSA) Board of Directors is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Kalia has been appointed Artistic Director-Designate.  He will begin his tenure as Artistic Director on July 1, 2025.  Board President, Barbara Hagerman said, “Kalia was David’s first choice for a substitute conductor when David had a family conflict arise in November 2022.   Dr. Kalia stepped in and made an immediate connection with the musicians and audience with his musicality and natural charisma.  Following David’s recent decision to retire, the Board discussed Kalia’s potential appointment with the musicians.  Following their input and further discussion, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Roger Kalia Artistic Director-Designate.”

Bowden added, “In Dr. Kalia, we have the great privilege of securing an inspiring and exciting conductor, a superb community engagement advocate, and simply a great human being to assume the Artistic Director role for our 2025-2026 season and lead us into the future.”

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