Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Jonathon Heyward is the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Lowcountry roots run deep, and they often form lasting connections. Jonathon Heyward is no stranger to Charleston; having grown up here, he was a shining star of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) With this homecoming concert featuring works by masters of the classical music repertoire, he is making his much-anticipated conducting debut with the Charleston Symphony. We are thrilled to congratulate Maestro Heyward for his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Alyona Photography)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Sachyn Mital © Lincoln Center)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Sachyn Mital)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Sachyn Mital © Lincoln Center)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Jonathon Heyward conducts at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Sachyn Mital © Lincoln Center)

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The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony's 13th music director.

The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony's 13th music director. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony's 13th music director on July 21, 2022.

The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony's 13th music director on July 21, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony’s 13th music director.

The BSO introduces its new music director Jonathon Heyward, the symphony’s 13th music director. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward was part of the 2010 graduating class of Charleston County School of the Arts.

Jonathon Heyward was part of the 2010 graduating class of Charleston County School of the Arts.

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Jonathon Heyward and Dr. John Cusatis open an old school newspaper to a paragraph where Heyward declares he wants to be the conductor of a major city’s symphony orchestra in ten years in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward and Dr. John Cusatis open an old school newspaper to a paragraph where Heyward declares he wants to be the conductor of a major city’s symphony orchestra in ten years in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Peter O’Malley, left, a journalism student and cellist and Jonathon Heyward, a former student and future conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, take part in a Q&A session at Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Peter O’Malley, left, a journalism student and cellist and Jonathon Heyward, a former student and future conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, take part in a Q&A session at Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward looks up to a photo projected on a screen behind him featuring himself conducting the school’s symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward looks up to a photo projected on a screen behind him featuring himself conducting the school’s symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Peter O’Malley and Jonathon Heyward exchange thanks after a Q&A session before the student body at Heyward’s old high school, Charleston County School of the Arts, in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Peter O’Malley and Jonathon Heyward exchange thanks after a Q&A session before the student body at Heyward’s old high school, Charleston County School of the Arts, in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward leans into the orchestra and holds his ear open while guest conducting the symphony orchestra at his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward leans into the orchestra and holds his ear open while guest conducting the symphony orchestra at his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward watches and listens to the Charleston County School of the Arts’ symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward watches and listens to the Charleston County School of the Arts’ symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward speaks to the symphony orchestra at his old high school during a guest conducting session in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward speaks to the symphony orchestra at his old high school during a guest conducting session in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward holds his hand out to pause the symphonic orchestra playing and share notes with Margie Moore, right, the concert master of the orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward holds his hand out to pause the symphonic orchestra playing and share notes with Margie Moore, right, the concert master of the orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts symphony orchestra on a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward walks the halls of his old high school with his wife Millie during a visit for guest conducting and a Q&A session in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward walks the halls of his old high school with his wife Millie during a visit for guest conducting and a Q&A session in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward embraces Sandra Nikolajevs, the mother of Peter O’Malley, now an accomplished cellist and who he babysat when he attended Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward embraces Sandra Nikolajevs, the mother of Peter O’Malley, now an accomplished cellist and who he babysat when he attended Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward’s mother Susan Kustich chats with her daughter in law Millie Heyward while Jonathon guest conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts’s symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward’s mother Susan Kustich chats with her daughter in law Millie Heyward while Jonathon guest conducts the Charleston County School of the Arts’s symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward embraces his high school orchestra teacher Sarah Fitzgerald following a guest conducting class for his old symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward embraces his high school orchestra teacher Sarah Fitzgerald following a guest conducting class for his old symphony orchestra in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward embraces his former high school orchestra teacher Sarah Fitzgerald before leaving a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward embraces his former high school orchestra teacher Sarah Fitzgerald before leaving a visit to his old high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward exclaims at photos his wife Millie took of old photos of Jonathon that were projected on a screen during his Q&A session at his former high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathon Heyward exclaims at photos his wife Millie took of old photos of Jonathon that were projected on a screen during his Q&A session at his former high school in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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Jonathon Heyward jokes with Peter O’Malley, right, and his parents Tim O’Malley and Sandra Nikolajevs in the wings before a Q&A session with O’Malley and the student body in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Heyward remarked on how he used to change Peter’s diapers while in school and now Peter is an accomplished cellist of his own, coming full circle.

Jonathon Heyward jokes with Peter O’Malley, right, and his parents Tim O’Malley and Sandra Nikolajevs in the wings before a Q&A session with O’Malley and the student body in Charleston on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Heyward remarked on how he used to change Peter’s diapers while in school and now Peter is an accomplished cellist of his own, coming full circle. (By Henry Taylor henrytaylorphoto/Baltimore Sun)

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