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Originally published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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Nancy Evans to head search for successor to Seattle Symphony music director Schwarz

Seattle Symphony designates search committee for new music director, led by board member Nancy B. Evans.

Seattle Times arts writer

Seattle Symphony board member Nancy B. Evans will head the search for a new music director for the orchestra.

The search committee also includes symphony musicians Elisa Barston, David Gordon, Seth Krimsky and David Sabee; board members Dr. Alexander Clowes, Paul Leach and J. Pierre Loebel; Seattle Symphony director of artistic administration Dr. Elena Dubinets; and community supporters Laurel Nesholm and Marlys Palumbo.

Board Chairwoman Susan Hutchinson and Executive Director Thomas Philion will serve as ex officio members of the committee.

The committee, Evans says, will be looking at "a global range of candidates" in its search to replace Gerard Schwarz, music director since 1985.

Schwarz plans to step down at the end of the 2010-11 season.

Thereafter he will return to conduct several weeks each season as the orchestra's new conductor laureate — a lifetime appointment.

Evans, Washington state's first lady during Gov. Dan Evans' administration, has broad experience in public service, both in the arts and with health organizations.

Michael Upchurch, Seattle Times arts writer: mupchurch@seattletimes.com

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I hope that the search includes Seattle. Our city has masterful Music Director and Conductor, George Shangrow of Orchestra Seattle-Seattle Singers....  Posted on May 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM by NEDBird. Jump to comment
The Seattle Symphony needs to find a world-class music director in order to reach it's full potential as an orchestra. The orchestra is full...  Posted on May 28, 2009 at 1:52 PM by seattletrumpet. Jump to comment

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