Omaha Symphony Names Ian Passmore Associate Conductor

Omaha Symphony (omahasymphony.org) has named Ian Passmore as the orchestra’s associate conductor beginning in the 2019-20 season. Passmore previously held the title of assistant conductor, joining the orchestra in the fall of 2017.

As the associate conductor of the Omaha Symphony, Passmore is responsible for leading concerts in the areas of education and community engagement. These concerts include education programs such as Concerts for Youth, Link Up, Celebrate Creativity, and Mission Imagination, as well as the Symphony’s All Aboard Tour and community engagement initiatives. Passmore also works with Omaha Symphony staff to develop the scripts, musical selections, and curriculum goals on these programs.

In addition, Passmore has developed numerous programs in both the entertainment and education spheres. These include the Family Series concerts Is There a Doctor in the House? and a symphonic rock show with local rock band Pet Rock, both of which will debut in the 2019/20 season. He will also spearhead the creation of new concerts for Mission Imagination, Celebrate Creativity, and other education and community programs.

Behind the scenes, Passmore will continue to serve as a cover conductor, providing critical feedback during the rehearsal process and preparing to step in at a moment’s notice should any of the symphony’s conductors, including Music Director Thomas Wilkins, Principal Pops Conductor Ernest Richardson, or any guest conductor, be unable to perform.

The Omaha Symphony is a non-profit organization that presents more than 100 live orchestral performances from September through June. In addition to MasterWorks, Symphony Pops, Symphony Rocks, Movies, Symphony Joslyn, and Family series concerts, the Omaha Symphony’s nationally recognized education and community programs touch the lives of more than 31,000 schoolchildren each year. For tickets or information regarding the Omaha Symphony, call (402) 345-0606 or visit omahasymphony.org.