In preparation for its 80 th anniversary in 2027 and the opening of its new education center the following year, the Music Academy of the West (MAW) has elevated two faculty members to oversee strategy and day-to-day artistic operations. In the … » Read

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, has named Donald Nally visiting professor of conducting & ensembles and interim director of choral activities for the 2026-2027 academic year. He will direct the Eastman Chorale and … » Read

Tamara McCaw, who has been interim president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music since last June, has been selected from among 60 applicants to assume the position permanently. She will be the organization’s third president in the last decade, … » Read

On July 21, Deanna Tham will become the ninth music director and conductor of the Redlands Symphony Orchestra in California. She succeeds Ransom Wilson, who exited the position after nine years at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. In addition … » Read

The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) has named Or Matias as the new dean of the school’s musical theater division as of July 1, 2026. He succeeds Liza Gennaro, the acclaimed choreographer, author, and educator who has led division since July … » Read

Starla Breshears will join the Francisco Symphony as a section cellist at the beginning of the 2026–27?season. Currently studying at the Colburn School, she was previously a scholarship student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music … » Read

Polish conductor Jakub Przybycien, a Boston Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor for 2026-27 , has been signed to the main roster of Askonas Holt management. He became one of the company’s conducting fellows in 2024, one year before he … » Read

Tabita Berglund is to be chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic beginning with the 2027-28 season. She succeeds Edward Gardner, who exited after nine years in 2024 and now holds the title of Honorary Conductor. Berglund has signed a four-year … » Read

As of the 2026-27 season, Alina Ibragimova will be an artistic partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s (SPCO). The Russian-born violinist debuted with the SPCO in February 2024, leading performances of Beethoven’s Violin … » Read

A last-minute decision by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper on Saturday, March 14 ruled that Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty has a right to review documents related to plans to close and renovate The Kennedy Center before the organization’s … » Read