 Symphony New Brunswick announced in May 2013 a new long-term partnership with the Moncton-based choral group, the Louisbourg Choir which is under the direction of Monique Richard at the Université de Moncton.On October 23, 2018, the Symphony announced a search for a new Music Director to replace Michael Newnham who left the position in May 2018.The search is expected to take two seasons.