Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1941, is comprised of community leaders, professional musicians, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students, all who strive to deliver high quality musical experiences while also serving the community. Side-by-side, adult community musicians perform with area professionals, deepening that which connects us.

Dr. Dylan T. Chmura-Moore was appointed Music Director in 2023 and is leading the OSO forward in its new civic model, one based on that which made the orchestra such a success decades ago. About the new model, Dylan says: “Community makes us strong. It makes for better music. OSO will, once again, lean into this ideal and I couldn’t be more excited. People make music, and it rings more true when your neighbor, whom you trust and love, is the one who is making it for you or with you. That is the beauty of what OSO will be. The return to this model should help our community listen to each other better and show each other more support and empathy. And the music’s going to be phenomenal!”​

Performing Arts

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra's headquarters in Oshkosh, WI, United States

Josh Hernday

The Leadership Team at the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra is responsible for steering the strategic direction and overseeing the overall administration of the orchestra. Comprised of key principals and leadership figures, this team ensures high-quality performances, fosters community engagement, and upholds the organization’s mission to deepen the connection between community members through shared musical experiences.

Leadership Team

The Principal Team at Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra consists of leading musicians who hold principal positions within their respective sections, such as brass, woodwinds, and percussion. They are responsible for leading their sections in rehearsals and performances, ensuring musical cohesion, and setting the artistic standard for the orchestra. The team also collaborates closely with the Music Director to interpret and execute the musical vision of the ensemble.

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra

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Teams

Leadership Team

Principal Team

Offices

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra

Org chart

Teams

Leadership Team

Principal Team

Offices

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