Music Directors Roundtable: On and Off the Podium

As ambassadors for their orchestras, music directors are increasingly involved in many activities beyond conducting, including educational outreach, fundraising, and shaping the orchestra's role in the community. What skills and collaborative relationships are needed to be effective in both capacities? How does a music director align their artistic vision with the programming, community-building, and equity goals of the organization? How can they help influence and shape the role orchestras play in our changing world? A panel of accomplished music directors discuss the ever-evolving nature of their roles and how they balance their on-podium artistic leadership and off-podium community engagement and advocacy.
Moderator: Paul Meecham, President & CEO, Tucson Symphony
Panelists: Dwayne Burrell, Associate Conductor, ICYOLA; Sarah Hicks, Principal Conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, Minnesota Orchestra; Ryan Murray, Artistic Director & Conductor, Auburn Symphony, Music Director, Music in the Mountains, Principal Pops Conductor, Modesto Symphony; Jayce Ogren, Music Director, Monterey Symphony