Colorado Symphony president Doug Adams announced today that he is leaving the orchestra to become president of the Dallas Symphony, effective Sept. 8.

Adams, 56, arrived in 2002 as president and CEO of the Colorado Symphony and has led the orchestra from a period of financial uncertainty to a position of nationally recognized stature. He also led the charge to obtain voter approval of a bond measure last year, that will help finance a major renovation of the orchestra's home at Boettcher Hall.

Earlier this month, CSO music director Jeffrey Kahane announced that he will step down following the 2009-10 season - a move unrelated to Adams' decision to accept the Dallas post.

Adams had served as general manager of the Dallas Symphony from 1999-2002, prior to his hiring at the CSO. Before that, he managed a TV station in the Texas city.

"I have a highly valued sense of accomplishment," he said of his tenure with the CSO. "This has become one of the most stable orchestras in the country."

A search committee has been formed to find a successor.