Meet our new Music Director

We are very pleased to announce that nationally acclaimed conductor, Troy Quinn, has been appointed as the new Music Director of the Santa Monica Symphony. Troy was selected by the Santa Monica Symphony Board of Directors and with the help of our musicians, staff, and partners.

“I am thrilled to be named the next Music Director of the Santa Monica Symphony,” shares Troy. “The community of musicians, donors, and audience members alike thoroughly impressed me and I believe it is a perfect match to continue the successful trajectory of this impressive orchestra.”

American conductor Troy Quinn is quickly establishing himself as one of his generation’s most versatile young artists. A graduate of Providence College, Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Southern California, Troy is lauded for his energetic and riveting, yet sensitive conducting. Currently, Troy is the Music Director of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra in Kentucky and the Venice Symphony in Florida where he conducts both the classical and pops concert series. His prior engagements have included performances with many prestigious orchestras in the U.S. including the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, where he serves as the Summer Pops conductor and the Juneau Symphony, of which he is the former Music Director.

Executive Director Renée Cunning adds, “On behalf of everyone at the Santa Monica Symphony, we are incredibly excited and honored to welcome Troy Quinn as our new Music Director. Troy is an exceptional talent and we are ecstatic to have his expertise and passion on our team. Under the baton of Troy and our amazingly talented musicians, we look forward to continuing the strong legacy that is the Santa Monica Symphony.”

For more information on this announcement and our new Maestro Troy Quinn, please visit https://www.troyquinn.com or call (310) 395-6330.