By Dirk Langeveld

NORWALK — The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra has announced the hire of a new executive director, who will assume the leadership role this summer.

Huw Jones has been appointed to the position, and will begin the role in a full-time capacity starting in July. He succeeds Sanda J. Miklave, who has been the executive director at the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra since 2018.

“Huw’s unique combination of artistic leadership, educational experience, and financial expertise makes him exceptionally well suited to lead the Symphony into an exciting new era of growth, community engagement, and artistic excellence,” said Douglas Adams, president of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra’s governing board.

Raised in the United Kingdom, Jones earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Cambridge. After an initial career as a chartered accountant and auditor, he embarked on a music career that has spanned 20 years. Jones has held numerous roles at independent music schools, including as assistant head of John Lyon School in London.

Jones’ recent positions have included teacher of piano and choral assistant at Greenwich Country Day School, associate organist at St. Luke’s Parish in Darien, and bass section leader of the Stamford Chorale. He also serves on the board of the Darien Arts Center.

“I’m honored to be joining the Norwalk Symphony community and to have the opportunity to build upon the great work that Sandra Miklave has undertaken during her tenure as Executive Director,” said Huw in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with [Music Director and Conductor] Jonathan Yates and the board to ensure that great orchestral music remains accessible and vital to this community.”

The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1939, and has a goal of sharing orchestral music with audiences through performances and music education. The organization’s 2026-2027 season will begin on Oct. 24th with the Tchaikovsky Festival.

Expanded coverage of Fairfield County cultural events is made possible with support from the Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts