• Programs
  • Apply
  • Give
  • College of Fine Arts Home
  • Students
    • Advising
    • Areas of Study
    • Degrees
    • Performing Ensembles
    • Student Organizations
    • Studios
  • Admissions
    • Apply
    • Auditions
    • Scholarships
    • Theory Readiness Quiz
    • Deadlines
  • People
    • Directory
    • Musicians for Hire
    • Faculty Research
    • Music Advisory Board
    • Alumni Connections
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Outreach
  • Facilities
    • Concert Halls
    • Recording Studio
    • Electro-Acoustic Music Studio
    • Technical Department
  • Donate
    • Giving
    • Medici Circle
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • College of Fine Arts Home
Home › News & Events › News › UA Alumni Named Conductor and Assistant Conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus

UA Alumni Named Conductor and Assistant Conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus

March 21, 2023

Congratulations to Dr. Marcela Molina on being named the new conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Ben Hansen on being named assistant conductor! 

Dr. Marcela Molina holds degrees from the University of Arizona and Westminster Choir College. She has worked with the Tucson Girls Chorus since 2006, first as the Artistic Director and then as the Executive director in 2011. Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Molina was an honoree of Tucson’s 40 under 40 and was named 2019 Choral Director of the Year by Arizona American Choral Directors Association. She currently serves on the board of Chorus America. 

Dr. Marcela Molina, Conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Dr. Molina said of her new appointment: “I am thrilled to be appointed as the new director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus. The TSO is such an important organization for our city and it is a great honor to be continuing the high standard of artistry from my mentor Dr. Chamberlain. I am very excited to collaborate closely with Maestro Gomez and contribute to enrich the musical trajectory of our city. “

Dr. Hansen has degrees from Yale, CCM, Catholic University, and the University of Arizona. Among his credits, he is the founder and Artistic Director of The Helios Ensemble, an award-winning SATB semi-professional choral group in Tucson, and the Director of Music at Catalina United Methodist Church. He is currently helping prepare Handel’s Messiah and more for the 2023-2024 season with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 

Dr. Ben Hansen, Assistant Director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Dr. Hansen noted his excitement about this opportunity and partnership with Dr. Molina “I’m so excited to join the TSO family and make great music!  There are so many possibilities for the orchestra chorus and Dr. Molina and I can’t wait to explore!”

News & Events

  • News
  • Events
  • Outreach

Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
11 hours ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Join us tonight at 7:30pm to hear a fantastic program featuring our own Fanya Lin performing Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto and Respighi's Pines of Rome conducted by recent graduate Yudai Ueda. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 4
  • Shares: 2
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
2 days ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

University of Arizona School of Music faculty artist, Fanya Lin, piano, was recently featured on Arizona Illustrated.

Dr. Lin is performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 this Saturday with the Tucson Repertory Orchestra in Crowder Hall at 7:30 p.m.

https://music.arizona.edu/events/…

Tickets:
... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 1
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
3 weeks ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Congratulations to our School of Music graduates as they step into the spotlight. May their talent resonate through the world and inspire others to follow their passion.

#graduation
#UAZMusicGrads
#graduates
... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 68
  • Shares: 3
  • Comments: 3

Comment on Facebook

Congratulations graduates 🎓

Beautiful photos capturing immense joy and celebration!! Congratulations to our graduates and a special thank you to faculty and staff in the School of Music!!

Mazel tov

The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
3 weeks ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Congratulations Fred Fox School of Music graduates! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 135
  • Shares: 3
  • Comments: 5

Comment on Facebook

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

How do I apply

Congratulations to you all! I am so proud of each of you and I want to say thank you for sharing your talents, passion, dedication, and creativity with us in the School of Music!

♥️♥️♥️♥️

♥️♥️♥️♥️

View more comments

The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
3 weeks ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Photos from Arizona Arts's post ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 19
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
3 weeks ago
The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Photos from Arizona Arts's post ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 36
  • Shares: 1
  • Comments: 2

Comment on Facebook

Brava!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Load more
  • Students
    • Advising
    • Areas of Study
    • Degrees
    • Performing Ensembles
    • Student Organizations
    • Studios
  • Admissions
    • Apply
    • Auditions
    • Scholarships
    • Theory Readiness Quiz
    • Deadlines
  • People
    • Directory
    • Musicians for Hire
    • Faculty Research
    • Music Advisory Board
    • Alumni Connections
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Outreach
  • Facilities
    • Concert Halls
    • Recording Studio
    • Electro-Acoustic Music Studio
    • Technical Department
  • Donate
    • Giving
    • Medici Circle

Fred Fox School Of Music

P.O. BOX 210004
1017 North Olive Road
Music Building, Room 109
Tucson, AZ 85721-0004

Email: musicweb@cfa.arizona.edu

Phone: 520.621.1655

Fax: 520.621.8118


Console

Copyright © University of Arizona 2023

University Privacy Statement

College of Fine Arts

P.O. BOX 210004
1017 North Olive Road
Music Building, Room 111
Tucson, AZ 85721-0004

Email: finearts@cfa.arizona.edu

Phone: 520.621.1302

Fax: 520.621.1307