TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - On Tuesday, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra made a big announcement.
The group held a conference at the Vigo County History Center with several local leaders in attendance.
The Symphony revealed that its Artistic Director & Conductor, David Bowden, will be stepping down.
Bowden has been with the group for 27 years and plans on retiring next year.
News 10 spoke with the composer about his successor.
"In November of 2022, he covered for me, and he just won the hearts of everybody- the musicians, the audience, our board. They all said, 'hey, this guy is something!'" said Bowden.
"After the concert... when I was shaking hands and meeting everyone, they were so appreciative, so happy, so much joy. That really drew me into Terre Haute," said Roger Kalia, who will be filling the role.
Kalia will be officially taking over in June of 2025. Bowden will still be involved with the orchestra and will fill in as conductor when needed.
