NEWS

Carl Topilow has signed a 3-year contract with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO), based in Huron, OH, which will continue through the 2027-2028 season. Topilow has served as Music Director and Conductor of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra since the 2008-2009 season. In his role, Maestro Topilow is responsible for auditioning and selecting musicians and guest artists, creating the concert themes and programs, and conducting the orchestra to produce the quality music local audiences have come to expect. During his tenure, the orchestra has seen a… Read More »Carl Topilow signs 3-year contract with the FSO

AN INTERVIEW WITH RON BROOKER Ladies and gentlemen, music mavens, and curious souls with an ear for the extraordinary – it’s time to unveil the vibrant minds behind the scenes of our beloved local symphony orchestra! In this enchanting interview, we introduce you to the magical persona who’ll be orchestrating the symphony of our daily operations: our new executive director Ron Brooker! Q1: A 20-Year Musical Odyssey Congratulations on your new role as Executive Director! With three decades in our FSO family, could you take… Read More »Get to know our NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!

Hello! My name is Olivia Felbinger I am an intern for the Firelands Symphony Orchestra. I am eighteen years old, and I recently graduated from Port Clinton High School. I will be attending Baldwin Wallace University in the fall to study performing arts management and music. I do not remember what my life was like before I became involved in performing arts because I have been involved since such a young age. As a result, art has had the biggest impact on my life, so… Read More »Get to know our intern!

Audiences are invited to join us for our summer events! We have already begun with our Around Town Tour, offering a variety of small ensemble performances at various local events and hotspots throughout the Firelands region. Concerts began with the chorale performing at Sunday Worship at Lakeside on May 29th, and we have events through the end of July. The Around Town Tour events are free and open to the public, due to generous support from: Erie County Community Foundation, Ottawa County Community Foundation, and… Read More »Summer is here!