Dr. Adam Boyles

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Biography

Adam Boyles is a notable figure in the musical life of New England and is currently the Director of Orchestras at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as the Director of the MIT Symphony Orchestra. He has held prominent positions including Assistant Conductor of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Emeritus of the Brookline Symphony Orchestra. Boyles has a rich history of conducting, having served as Music Director for several orchestras including the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and MetroWest Opera. He has taught at the University of Kansas City-Missouri Conservatory of Music, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Arizona. Boyles made his Boston Pops debut in June 2024, conducting under the direction of Keith Lockhart. His guest conducting engagements span several esteemed orchestras, and he is recognized for his collaboration with renowned artists across various genres. As a vocalist, Boyles has performed in numerous operas and professional choral ensembles. He received his Doctor of Music in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin and has a Bachelor and Master of Music from Indiana University and The University of Arizona respectively.

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