Wardell is in his 15th year as a music director and conductor of the OSO and has nearly a decade of experience as an interim director of orchestral studies, visiting lecturer, associate / assistant conductor, adjunct faculty member, and visiting artist at universities and colleges.
Wardell has been at the helm of the OSO for 15 years, having also held various academic and teaching roles, including interim director, lecturer, and visiting artist, at universities and colleges.