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To Celebrate Peter Stafford Wilson’s 28 Seasons Conducting the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Recognize his Achievements as he Retires From his Position as Associate Conductor.
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WHEREAS, dedicated to music his whole life, Peter Stafford Wilson graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, eventually studying at L’Accademia Santa Cecilia, the Aspen Music School, and the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors; and
WHEREAS, Wilson has held several conducting positions before being appointed as assistant conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in 1990; because of his tireless dedication and tremendous talent, he was promoted to associate conductor in 1995; and
WHEREAS, throughout his appointment, he has conducted pre-professional youths and professional musicians during their regularly scheduled concert series and various overseas and cross-continental performance opportunities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Wilson has held other permanent and guest conducting posts and served as a music director; and
WHEREAS, during his 28 years with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Wilson has held all of his musicians to a high standard, helping them develop their own music skills and growing as a conductor himself; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby celebrate Peter Stafford Wilson’s 28 seasons conducting the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and recognize his achievements as he retires from his position as associate conductor on March 4th, 2018.