Philharmonic Orchestra Gets New Conductor LEXINGTON (WEKU) - The new conductor of the Lexington Philharmonic puts his baton in motion Friday night. It will be Scott Terrell's debut as he leads the orchestra in the annual patriotic concert at Transylvania University. Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry said the fourth of July tradition gives music fans a chance to see Terrell in action.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for people to hear the philharmonic," Terrell said. "It's a free concert and this one is particular special because it will be Scott Terrell first as the conductor of the philharmonic and it's an exciting new era is our philharmonic's history."

Terrel takes over for George Zack who retired after 37 years as music director for the Philharmonic. The eight o'clock concert features the philharmonic alongside the Lexington singers. Kids are urged to participate in a so-called instrument petting zoo where they can take a turn with musical instruments like violins and cellos.

Terrell said the patriotic concert will also feature an instrument petting zoo attraction.

"I think part of the reason for example we're doing the instrument petting zoo is for the public to really begin to understand the variety of educational components that the orchestra is involved in, particularly our family concerts and our small ensembles that go to schools."

Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry said just a few new touches are added to the fourth of July festival.

"Well we try to liven it up a little bit and make a tweak or two here or there but I'm a big believer in the old maxim of 'if it ain't broke you don't fix it' and this festival has worked very very well for many years, so I'm not inclined to try and fix it."

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