 He retired after the 2008-2009 school year, and Federico Cortese assumed the post of Music Director as of July 1, 2009.HRO has toured various places throughout its history, including South Korea, Brazil, Washington, D.C., Mexico, Canada, Italy, Soviet Union, Asia, Europe, and most recently, Cuba.HRO has also performed in Carnegie Hall, and in 1978 placed third in the International Festival of Student Orchestras.