Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of classical music has ignored many communities that have contributed to the development and canon of repertoire played in the concert hall. With “Orchestrating Change”, the Canton Symphony Orchestra hopes to facilitate conversations that will make the concert hall a more welcoming place for previously ignored communities as well as create more acceptance and diversity on the stage.
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Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of classical music has ignored many communities that have contributed to the development and canon of repertoire played in the concert hall. With “Orchestrating Change”, the Canton Symphony Orchestra hopes to facilitate conversations that will make the concert hall a more welcoming place for previously ignored communities as well as create more acceptance and diversity on the stage.
On today’s episode of Orchestrating Change, we welcome Wesley Schulz, who helped kick off the 2025–2026 season as our first guest conductor for MasterWorks I: Six Strings & A Symphony.
Wesley Schulz is celebrated for his imaginative programming and heartfelt, energetic conducting style. Currently Music Director of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra (WA) and Principal Guest Conductor of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, he has also served as Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony and appeared with numerous orchestras across the country, including Seattle, Utah, Austin, and Canton. A passionate advocate for diversifying classical music and reaching wider audiences, Schulz has collaborated with renowned artists such as Tessa Lark, Leslie Odom Jr., John Williams, and Pink Martini. Outside of music, he enjoys CrossFit, snowboarding, cooking, and playing fetch with his dogs, Chewbacca and Han Solo.
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Orchestrating Change
Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of classical music has ignored many communities that have contributed to the development and canon of repertoire played in the concert hall. With “Orchestrating Change”, the Canton Symphony Orchestra hopes to facilitate conversations that will make the concert hall a more welcoming place for previously ignored communities as well as create more acceptance and diversity on the stage.
