(La Porte, IN) - There will be a change of leadership with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.

 

Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson is not seeking a renewal of her contract after it expires at the end of the concert season.

 

She has been with the orchestra for six seasons in which she presided over a considerable improvement and strengthening in the artistic quality of the orchestra.

 

Watson said her decision was made with mixed emotions.

 

“Leading this orchestra has been one of the great joys of my professional career and I will miss the warm embrace of both the orchestra and the La Porte community,” she said.

 

Watson offered no specifics on her future plans.

 

“The time feels right for me to move on to the next chapter in my professional journey and I wish the organization every success moving forward,” she said.

Tim King, Interim Executive Director of the LCSO, said Watson will continue in her position until the end of the Spring Pops concert on April 10 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium.