News release from the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra - The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra announced Friday that music director David Cho has accepted a three-year contract extension, keeping him on the Lubbock stage through the 2029-30 season.

Director David Cho(photo provided by Lubbock Symphony Orchestra)The extension comes in Cho's 15th season leading the LSO and follows a period of artistic growth for the orchestra.

Under his direction, the LSO has expanded its programming, deepened its presence in Lubbock and surrounding regional schools, and celebrated this year's 80th anniversary with a performance of Verdi's monumental Messa da Requiem at Buddy Holly Hall."David has brought a level of artistic leadership that has elevated this orchestra and our great city of Lubbock and the surrounding communities," said Heather Hocker, chief executive officer of the LSO.