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Scott Reed Named President of the Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, CA — Scott Reed, a former intern who went on to oversee fundraising operations and spearhead a succession of multimillion-dollar campaigns for renovations at the Music Academy of the West, has been named president of the renowned classical music institution. He will succeed NancyBell Coe, who announced her retirement in November.
“I am proud to follow in the footsteps of NancyBell Coe, who has done so much to elevate the Academy’s standing among musicians, administrators, and music lovers the nation over,” said Mr. Reed, whose appointment is effective August 16. “I have been affiliated with the Music Academy for 14 years and am wholly committed to its continued development as a musical institution of the highest order and as a regional cultural resource. I view this appointment as the honor and opportunity of a lifetime.”
Mr. Reed, who currently serves as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Music Academy, was selected from among more than 50 applicants following a seven-month nationwide search led by the Catherine French Group, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that specializes in executive recruitment for nonprofit music, arts, and educational organizations. “The search committee was delighted with the response to the position. In the end a remarkable consensus formed around Scott Reed, and it was our pleasure to recommend him to the Board. We are confident that he will be an outstanding president of the Music Academy,” said former Academy Board Chair James E. Davidson, who headed the Board’s search efforts.
“I am extremely pleased with this appointment, as I have witnessed firsthand Scott’s leadership, determination, and commitment to the Music Academy’s mission. I am eagerly looking forward to working with him in his new capacity as president,” said current Academy Board Chair Sharon Westby.
Born in Bakersfield, Mr. Reed grew up in Tucson, Arizona, before earning a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance at U.C. Santa Barbara, where he performed in opera productions, vocal ensembles, and solo recitals and was awarded a music affiliate scholarship. As an unpaid intern at the Academy during his senior year, he caught the attention of local philanthropist Leatrice Luria, who funded a full-time position for him the following year. From 1997 to 2004 Mr. Reed served as Coordinator of Alumni and Student Affairs, Major Gifts Officer, and Executive Manager of the campus long-range facility upgrade campaign and permit entitlement process. During this time he developed several signal initiatives, including the Academy’s innovative Compeer Program, which pairs Fellows with donors and other Santa Barbara community members for informal socializing throughout the summer season.
After serving as Associate Director of Development at San Francisco Opera for almost two years, Mr. Reed assumed responsibility for Music Academy fundraising in September 2005. Over the last four years, despite difficult economic headwinds and waning support for arts organizations nationwide, Mr. Reed and his team have increased the Academy’s annual fund by 32 percent and raised $25 million in support of capital and endowment projects. He is currently completing an $11 million campaign to fund the Luria Education Center, construction of which will commence in August. “Scott has evinced significant leadership potential throughout his long and fruitful association with the Music Academy. It is gratifying to see him take this next, momentous step,” said NancyBell Coe. “He brings a host of wonderful qualities to this important position. I am confident that he will prove an exceptional chief executive for this glorious organization.” Since becoming just the third president in Music Academy history in July 2004, Ms. Coe has presided over a series of ambitious campus efforts, including the renovation of Hahn Hall prior to the start of the Academy’s 2008 Summer School and Festival. The Academy’s stature has grown steadily in recent years, resulting in a record number of applications for its 2010 Summer School and Festival and increased national notice for its programmatic offerings.
The Music Academy of the West is currently presenting its 63rd annual Summer Festival. Through August 14 the Academy will present a bold new production of Mozart’s timeless opera Don Giovanni, as well as performances by the Takács Quartet, and pianist Christopher Taylor. The Academy is presenting some 200 events over the course of this year’s Summer School and Festival, which began June 21. Additional highlights will include conducting turns by Larry Rachleff, Peter Oundjian, George Manahan, Nicholas McGegan, and Daniel Hege. Featuring the Academy’s exceptionally talented Fellows, together with illustrious guest performers and faculty, the events will be presented at the Academy’s scenic Miraflores campus and in venues throughout Santa Barbara.
For tickets and information, call 969-8787. Information is also available online at www.musicacademy.org.
Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West is among the nation’s preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. The Academy provides these promising musicians with the opportunity for advanced study and frequent performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, guest conductors, and soloists. Admission to the Academy is strictly merit based, and Fellows receive full scholarships (tuition, room, and board). Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many enjoy careers as prominent solo artists. Based in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West presents more than 200 public events annually, including performances by faculty, visiting artists, and Fellows; masterclasses; orchestra and chamber music concerts; and fully staged opera. The Music Academy began broadcasting live simulcasts by the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera at Hahn Hall in October 2008. For more information, visit www.musicacademy.org.
“I am proud to follow in the footsteps of NancyBell Coe, who has done so much to elevate the Academy’s standing among musicians, administrators, and music lovers the nation over,” said Mr. Reed, whose appointment is effective August 16. “I have been affiliated with the Music Academy for 14 years and am wholly committed to its continued development as a musical institution of the highest order and as a regional cultural resource. I view this appointment as the honor and opportunity of a lifetime.”
Mr. Reed, who currently serves as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Music Academy, was selected from among more than 50 applicants following a seven-month nationwide search led by the Catherine French Group, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that specializes in executive recruitment for nonprofit music, arts, and educational organizations. “The search committee was delighted with the response to the position. In the end a remarkable consensus formed around Scott Reed, and it was our pleasure to recommend him to the Board. We are confident that he will be an outstanding president of the Music Academy,” said former Academy Board Chair James E. Davidson, who headed the Board’s search efforts.
“I am extremely pleased with this appointment, as I have witnessed firsthand Scott’s leadership, determination, and commitment to the Music Academy’s mission. I am eagerly looking forward to working with him in his new capacity as president,” said current Academy Board Chair Sharon Westby.
Born in Bakersfield, Mr. Reed grew up in Tucson, Arizona, before earning a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance at U.C. Santa Barbara, where he performed in opera productions, vocal ensembles, and solo recitals and was awarded a music affiliate scholarship. As an unpaid intern at the Academy during his senior year, he caught the attention of local philanthropist Leatrice Luria, who funded a full-time position for him the following year. From 1997 to 2004 Mr. Reed served as Coordinator of Alumni and Student Affairs, Major Gifts Officer, and Executive Manager of the campus long-range facility upgrade campaign and permit entitlement process. During this time he developed several signal initiatives, including the Academy’s innovative Compeer Program, which pairs Fellows with donors and other Santa Barbara community members for informal socializing throughout the summer season.
After serving as Associate Director of Development at San Francisco Opera for almost two years, Mr. Reed assumed responsibility for Music Academy fundraising in September 2005. Over the last four years, despite difficult economic headwinds and waning support for arts organizations nationwide, Mr. Reed and his team have increased the Academy’s annual fund by 32 percent and raised $25 million in support of capital and endowment projects. He is currently completing an $11 million campaign to fund the Luria Education Center, construction of which will commence in August. “Scott has evinced significant leadership potential throughout his long and fruitful association with the Music Academy. It is gratifying to see him take this next, momentous step,” said NancyBell Coe. “He brings a host of wonderful qualities to this important position. I am confident that he will prove an exceptional chief executive for this glorious organization.” Since becoming just the third president in Music Academy history in July 2004, Ms. Coe has presided over a series of ambitious campus efforts, including the renovation of Hahn Hall prior to the start of the Academy’s 2008 Summer School and Festival. The Academy’s stature has grown steadily in recent years, resulting in a record number of applications for its 2010 Summer School and Festival and increased national notice for its programmatic offerings.
The Music Academy of the West is currently presenting its 63rd annual Summer Festival. Through August 14 the Academy will present a bold new production of Mozart’s timeless opera Don Giovanni, as well as performances by the Takács Quartet, and pianist Christopher Taylor. The Academy is presenting some 200 events over the course of this year’s Summer School and Festival, which began June 21. Additional highlights will include conducting turns by Larry Rachleff, Peter Oundjian, George Manahan, Nicholas McGegan, and Daniel Hege. Featuring the Academy’s exceptionally talented Fellows, together with illustrious guest performers and faculty, the events will be presented at the Academy’s scenic Miraflores campus and in venues throughout Santa Barbara.
For tickets and information, call 969-8787. Information is also available online at www.musicacademy.org.
Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West is among the nation’s preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. The Academy provides these promising musicians with the opportunity for advanced study and frequent performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, guest conductors, and soloists. Admission to the Academy is strictly merit based, and Fellows receive full scholarships (tuition, room, and board). Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many enjoy careers as prominent solo artists. Based in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West presents more than 200 public events annually, including performances by faculty, visiting artists, and Fellows; masterclasses; orchestra and chamber music concerts; and fully staged opera. The Music Academy began broadcasting live simulcasts by the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera at Hahn Hall in October 2008. For more information, visit www.musicacademy.org.
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