The Symphony of the Hills had this year mapped out. Music. Theme. They'd, of course, play in their venue in downtown Kerrville to the cheers of supporters.

"We began this idea that, okay, that's going to be our 25th anniversary season," Eugene Dowdy said. "So I jumped on that. So I'm like, 'Oh, my gosh, if this is the 25th anniversary, that's a big deal.'"

Eugene "Gene" Dowdy is the conductor and artistic director for the 70-member regional orchestra. Members, who come from San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country, are paid.

To have a professional group with community support for 25 years is a big deal, Dowdy said of the Kerrville-based organization.

25 Years: A Time to Celebrate

The 2025-2026 season is called 25 Years: A Time to Celebrate. Each concert focuses on a segment

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