JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The Jacksonville Symphony has announced Na\u2019Zir McFadden as its new Assistant Conductor, starting with the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n
McFadden, who is currently 25 years old, comes to Jacksonville from Detroit, where he served as Assistant Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra.<\/p>\n
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a great honor to join the Jacksonville Symphony as Assistant Conductor this season,\u201d said McFadden. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m eager to build on its rich tradition of musical excellence, forge meaningful connections within the community, and inspire the next generation of artists through bold, transformative performances.\u201d<\/p>\n He will make his debut with the Jacksonville Symphony in \u201cBewitched Broadway: Wicked, Phantom, Little Shop & More\u201d on October 24 and 25, 2025.<\/p>\n [DOWNLOAD: <\/b>Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n McFadden is passionate about community engagement and aims to use music as a catalyst for connection and inclusion.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m especially passionate about community building, creating inclusive musical experiences that bring people together, spark dialogue, and deepen our shared sense of belonging through the power of music,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n [SIGN UP: <\/b>Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter<\/b><\/a>] <\/b><\/p>\n