Early Years
In the early years, the orchestra travelled to different communities in the surrounding area but for the last two decades the concerts have been mostly in Belleville. The symphony has performed at venues that include the Robert Horwood Auditorium at Centennial Secondary School, Belleville Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Eastminster United Church and the historic Bridge Street Church. With the start of the 2003-2004 season, the symphony moved to Front Street at the newly-opened Empire Theatre. After three seasons, Quinte Symphony returned to their former home at Bridge Street Church in Belleville and we are finishing our 50th anniversary season in this acoustically excellent facility.
Throughout its history former conductors, including
internationally renowned conductors Kerry Stratton and Clifford Crawley, have
influenced the development and growth of the orchestra to its present tradition
of a 4-concert MasterWorks Series of standard orchestral repertoire with an outstanding
soloist, as well as a Pops concert showcasing music that can entertain an entirely new audience.
Past Music Directors
The orchestra has continued to grow under the guidance of a series of conductors, including Canadian Conductor Kerry Stratton, Canadian Composer Clifford Crawley and since 1990 under the direction of Gordon Craig.
Conductors
Stephen Choma 1960 - 1976
Kerry Stratton 1976 - 1977
Bruce McGregor 1977 - 1982
Clifford Crawley 1982 - 1984
James Coles 1984 - 1988
Dezso Vaghy 1988 - 1990
Gordon Craig 1990 -
Past Music Directors
The orchestra has continued to grow under the guidance of a series of conductors, including Canadian Conductor Kerry Stratton, Canadian Composer Clifford Crawley and since 1990 under the direction of Gordon Craig.
Conductors
Stephen Choma 1960 - 1976
Kerry Stratton 1976 - 1977
Bruce McGregor 1977 - 1982
Clifford Crawley 1982 - 1984
James Coles 1984 - 1988
Dezso Vaghy 1988 - 1990
Gordon Craig 1990 -
