In this episode, I chat with Mr. Adam Boyles. Mr. Boyles is a conductor and vocalist who has been a prominent figure in New England's musical life for nearly two decades. He serves as Assistant Conductor of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at MIT, and is Music Director Emeritus of the Brookline Symphony Orchestra. A versatile presence on the podium, Mr. Boyles made his Boston Pops debut in June 2024 stepping in for Keith Lockhart, and has guest conducted ensembles including the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, and Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He holds a Doctor of Music in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin and brings additional depth to his musical life as an accomplished singer, having performed in opera, professional choral ensembles, and musical theatre.