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Philly O Taps New CEO

April 23, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Ryan Fleur is the new president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, moving into the role permanently after nearly four months as interim. He succeeds Mathìas Tarnopolsky, now president and CEO of the NY Phil, and with whom Fleur … » Read
 

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Music School Deans on the Move

April 23, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Leadership changes are underway at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. In Los Angeles, Michael Beckerman has been named as the new dean of the Herb Alpert School as of Oct. 1. He arrives … » Read
 

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Pittsburgh Symphony Hires Penguin
Marketing Chief

April 22, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
James Santilli, former chief marketing officer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is the new senior VP and “Chief Revenue and Experience Officer” (CREO) for the Pittsburgh Symphony. He will plot strategies to generate revenue and … » Read
 

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Juilliard Expands Its College Faculty

April 18, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Six distinguished artists will join the College Division at Juilliard next fall. “These new faculty members share a passion for mentoring the next generation of musicians to achieve their fullest potential as young artists,” noted … » Read
 

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Joel Krosnick Dies at 84

April 18, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Joel Krosnick, an American cellist associated with The Juilliard School for more than 50 years, died on April 16 at the age of 84. He was a member of The Juilliard Quartet from 1974 to 2016, and a renowned teacher. Born in New Haven, CT on April … » Read
 

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New Features Editor
at Musical America

April 18, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
New York based music critic Fred Cohn is the new Features Editor of the Musical America International Directory of the Performing Arts. He succeeds Clive Paget, in the job for five years. Paget, now based in London, will continue to contribute … » Read
 

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Tania León Wins William Schuman Award

April 17, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Columbia University School of the Arts has named composer Tania León as the 2025 recipient of the William Schuman Award, which includes an unrestricted grant of $75,000. She is the tenth recipient of an award established in 1981 to … » Read
 

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Oberlin Associate Dean Takes Top Job in Wisconsin

April 16, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Christopher Jenkins is to succeed Brian Pertl as dean of Lawrence University’s  Conservatory of Music, in Appleton, WI. He starts July 1. Pertl, in the job 17 years, is headed to a similar position at Lamont School of Music at the … » Read
 

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Three U.S. Orchestras Name Executive Directors

April 16, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, now in its 80 th year, has tapped Janet Reihle as its new president and executive director. A native Mississippian, she will also oversee the orchestra’s Premier Orchestral Institute (P0I) and Summer … » Read
 

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Opera Colorado Taps New GD/CEO

April 16, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Barbara Lynne Jamison, current general director & CEO of Kentucky Opera, is to take the same post with Opera Colorado, effective August 1. She succeeds Greg Carpenter, who exits May 30 after two decades with the company. Holding a … » Read
 
 

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