Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

The Abilene Philharmonic is the oldest and most established performing arts organization in Abilene. Its history traces back to September 1950, when community supporters organized a musical group called the Abilene Symphony Orchestra with Jay Dietzer, a recent graduate from the University of Texas, as its first conductor. Concerts were held in the old Abilene High School, now Abilene Heritage Squa

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The Abilene Philharmonic is the oldest and most established performing arts organization in Abilene. Its history traces back to September 1950, when community supporters organized a musical group called the Abilene Symphony Orchestra with Jay Dietzer, a recent graduate from the University of Texas, as its first conductor. Concerts were held in the old Abilene High School, now Abilene Heritage Square.

Music Director David Itkin began thrilling Abilene audiences in 2005 and continued building on the orchestra’s history of presenting the highest quality artistry, inspiring repertoire, and innovative production. Under the direction of Maestro Itkin, the APO has become the premier performing arts organization in the Big Country. He has masterfully assembled this orchestra of very talented musicians and has set a precedent for superior artistic quality. The orchestra is made up of musicians from all over the state and auditions for all placements are done through a blind process to ensure the best quality while maintaining a fair and unbiased audition process.

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