A new orchestra is formed in partnership with Blackhawk Technical College, and it will be led by well-known local conductor.
Rob Tomaro says he retired from the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra to take the music director and conductor position at Emersion Orchestra.
Tomaro says the Immersion Orchestra is an umbrella organization that will fund many kinds of musical projects including the symphony, string quartets, woodwind quintets, and jazz.
The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra says it isn’t going anywhere in the wake of Tomaro’s departure.
Board President Joe Kania says they just had a sold out show on Sunday and are looking forward to their 2025-2026 season. Kania says the plan is to use guest conductors this season with the goal of eventually appointing someone permanent.
Kania says he doesn’t have any word on how the new Emersion Orchestra will affect BJSO’s partnership with BTC.
