The University Musical Society has existed since 1879. For the last 30 years, Ken Fischer has served as its president. Fischer retires on June 30th, and, on July 1st, the tenure begins for just the 7th president of the organization. I caught up with Mathew VanBesien shortly after the public announcement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvIBpwQSYVo
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