Described as “a compelling figure on the podium” and “one of the hottest young conductors in America” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ward Stare is currently the Resident Conductor

In August 2007, Ward Stare made his debut with the Cleveland Orchestra at the famed Blossom Music Center.  Stare’s performance was lauded by The Plain Dealer as “clear and vibrant, with

“Resident conductor Ward Stare is by now familiar to St. Louis audiences for pops and Youth Orchestra performances. Friday night’s performance was his first regular St. Louis Symphony Orchestra