Kellen Gray on the Rock Hill Symphony

Published: Sept. 5, 2022, 4 p.m.

b'The Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra is one of the newer professional music ensembles in our region having been established in 2017. It kicks off its new season with a concert called "A Musical Tapestry of Folk & Classical Traditions" with guest conductor and Rock Hill native Kellen Gray. Gray currently serves as Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Associate Conductor of the Charleston Symphony. He talks about the music on the program and the opportunity to conduct in his hometown. He also reflects on his journey as a Black conductor and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classical music world.'