Laura Jackson, Music Director
Laura Jackson, in her fourteenth season as music director of the Reno Phil, continues to win praise for her inspiring leadership, innovative programming and passionate community engagement. With the help of first-rate musicians, choir, staff, board members, volunteers and community supporters, Laura captivates audiences and brings local and national recognition to Reno’s premier orchestra.
Her passion and drive have helped the Reno Phil reach new heights with the commission and world premiere in March 2013 of Chesapeake: Summer of 1814 by composer Michael Gandolfi, combining orchestra and full chorus with on-stage visuals and direction by artist Anne Patterson. Following its premiere, the unforgettable work was performed across the country leading up to the 200th anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner on September 14, 2014. In addition, Ms. Jackson led the commission and recording of the first orchestral-choral arrangements of Nevada’s state song, Home Means Nevada, as a gift to the state in honor of its sesquicentennial in October 2014. Read Laura's full story.
