24 - 25 Season News
Syracuse Orchestra - Music Director Finalist
Austin has been announced as one of the finalists in the Syracuse Orchestra’s Music Director search. He will conduct two concerts in the 2025-2026 season. Links to both concerts are below:
Casual Series: September 27 & 28, 2025
https://syracuseorchestra.org/event/fairy-tales/
Masterworks Series April 11, 2026
https://syracuseorchestra.org/event/shostakovich-still-gershwin/
The Solti Foundation U.S. - Career Assistance Award 2025
Austin has received a 2025 Career Assistance Award from The Solti Foundation U.S. This is his third consecutive year winning this award from the foundation.
Korean National Symphony Orchestra International Conducting Competition
Austin was awarded Third Prize and the Orchestra Prize in the 2nd KNSO International Conducting Competition. As part of the competition, he conducted music by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Brahms in concert.
Masterclass with Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
Austin was one of seven chosen to attend a masterclass with Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. During the three day masterclass, Austin worked with Maestro Gilbert on Brahms Symphony no. 4 and Schumann Symphony no. 2.
Finalist for Music Director of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra
Austin was named a finalist for Music Director of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. In the 24-25 season, he will conduct two concerts with the orchestra as the final stage of the search.
https://butlersymphony.org/about/maestro/
Reviews from Austin’s performances:
https://www.butlereagle.com/20241209/butler-county-symphony-orchestra-performs-classics-with-a-bold-take/
https://www.butlereagle.com/20250210/bcso-presents-tchaikovsky-shostakovich/