sentences:  An important milestone in the continuing development of CRSO was the appointment of Michael Thompson as Principal Conductor in 2003.The summer saw a successful joint concert with Medway Youth Orchestra.However CRSO was sad to hear news of the death of their much admired President, Jack Brymer, and the untimely death of Maureen Harrison, principal cellist for most of the orchestra's life and, with husband Paul, a very active member of the Friends.