Brett Turner

2 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brett Turner

Wilson, who has around 35 years of experience, replaces Basil Fett, who retired as chorale director in 2023 after 17 years in the position. Wilson recently retired after a 34-year career at Vandalia-Butler City Schools where he was the Butler High choir director, worked for more than 30 years as part-time music director for various churches and for five years as assistant director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus.

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brett Turner

The performers will include a range of indie genres including a Grammy nominee and potentially the chance to see a group for free before they break big. Following an experimental year in 2024 that saw IndieCraft move to Memorial Day weekend, it returns back to its middle of the month slot that established it as a destination for lovers of music, beer and spirits. “It’s a weekend for the community and it’s a comfortable time for us,” said Kristina Jarrell, GSP downtown events programmer.

3 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Brett Turner

The show is presented by the Stars on Stage series and tickets are still available. The Stars on Stage series has strived to bring a variety of genres and entertainment from country to pop to doo wop. In planning this year’s Stars on Stage series, Staci Weller, CEO of the GrandWorks Foundation which operates the Gloria Theatre, previously said an act like this can attract a younger audience who may be influenced to attend future Stars on Stage shows.

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brett Turner

The show is presented by the Stars on Stage series and tickets are still available. The Stars on Stage series has strived to bring a variety of genres and entertainment from country to pop to doo wop. In planning this year’s Stars on Stage series, Staci Weller, CEO of the GrandWorks Foundation which operates the Gloria Theatre, previously said an act like this can attract a younger audience who may be influenced to attend future Stars on Stage shows.

4 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Brett Turner

The Chorale, which has been a part of the SSO since its 1944 inception, went silent following the retirement of longtime director Basil Fett after 2023. A new director, Kevin Wilson – no relation – was hired in 2024 and got right on it. “This program grew out of my excitement at the return of the Chorale,” said Peter Stafford Wilson. “The ensemble has long been a very important part of the artistic fabric of the SSO, and we missed them last season.