Elgin Symphony Orchestra
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is a regional orchestra founded and headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Its Music Director is Andrew Grams, who was named the 2015 Conductor of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Active from: 1950 Concert hall: The Hemmens Cultural Center Record label: Naxos
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Employees
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo April 2012 - Present
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago September 2010 - April 2012
Elgin Symphony Orchestra December 2005 - September 2010
Tasty Catering June 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Arts Administration, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Performing Arts, Event Management, Social Media, Stewardship, Community Outreach, Music, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Annual Giving, Music Theory, Non-profits, Entertainment, Classical, Musical Theatre, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Raiser's Edge, Facebook, Tessitura, Management
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2000 — 2004
BM, Composition
Knox College July 2013 - Present
Cornell College July 2010 - July 2013
Elgin Symphony Orchestra October 2006 - July 2010
Premier Credit Union June 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Marketing, Student Financial Aid, College Applications, College Recruiting, Social Justice, Leadership Development
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2012 — 2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Cornell College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Politics; Theater
Best Friends Mentoring Program February 2015 - Present
Dickinson State University May 2014 - February 2015
School Dist. U-46 October 2013 - May 2014
Community Housing Advocacy and Development February 2012 - May 2013
International Teams January 2012 - March 2012
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2007 - July 2011
The Larkin Center July 2002 - July 2007
Aon June 1989 - May 2002
Skills
Grant Writing, Feature Writing, Tutoring, Non-profit..., Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Grants, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Non-profits, Program Development, Feature Articles, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Newsletters, Media Relations, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Community Development, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Editing, Blogging, Board Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1988
MS, Journalism
Wheaton College 1980 — 1984
BA, English Literature
First Stage October 2006 - Present
Memphis Symphony Orchestra October 2004 - October 2006
Elgin Symphony Orchestra February 2001 - February 2004
Elgin Community College 2004 - 2004
Music Makers of Western Springs 2000 - 2003
Paramount Arts Centre 2000 - 2001
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2000 - 2001
Skills
Direct Mail, Social Media, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Pricing, Performing Arts, Non-profit Marketing, Copywriting, Budgets, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Arts Administration, Social Networking, Blogging, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Tessitura, Fundraising
Education
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2003
MBA
Illinois State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science
Viterbo University 1996 — 1998
Unique Vacations, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra November 2010 - January 2014
Elgin Symphony Orchestra October 2007 - November 2010
National Repertory Orchestra June 2007 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign December 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Community Outreach, Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management, Social Media, Copywriting, Event Management, Vendor Relationships, Budgets, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Music, Tessitura, Data Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Management, Entertainment, Public Relations, Nonprofits
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.M.E, Music Education
Steinway & Sons January 2014 - Present
Ravinia Festival November 2012 - December 2013
Elgin Symphony Orchestra October 2011 - December 2013
Steinway Piano Gallery 2007 - December 2013
Lyric Opera of Chicago 2007 - December 2013
Ben's Piano Tuning 2005 - December 2013
Tanglewood Music Festival May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Piano, Classical, Music Education, Music Theory, Music, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Keyboards, Orchestral Music, Music Industry, Singing, Piano Tuning, Pianist
Education
Chicago School for Piano Technology 2005 — 2006
Piano Technology
Cleveland Institute of Music 2003 — 2004
Vocal Performance
Wheaton College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Principia College September 2004 - Present
St. Louis Community College Forest Park September 1997 - August 2004
Elgin Symphony Orchestra September 1990 - August 1997
Skills
University Teaching, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Social Networking, Science, Creative Writing
Education
American Conservatory of Music
MMus, Music Theory and Composition
Northern Illinois University
MMus, Computer music
Grant Park Music Festival November 2011 - Present
Eugene Symphony Association April 2004 - October 2011
Elgin Symphony Orchestra February 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit Board..., Artistic Programming, Arts Administration, Non-profit..., Board Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Music and Theater
Elgin Symphony Orchestra May 2012 - Present
Judson University January 2012 - Present
Rex Stores, Inc. October 2005 - July 2009
Panasonic Corporation of North America 1997 - 2005
Quasar Company May 1988 - April 1997
Skills
Consumer Electronics, Promotions, P&L Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Product Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Strategy, Sales Management, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Consultative Selling, Planning, Executive Management, Marketing Management, Strategy Development, Pricing, Market Planning, Mergers, Vendor Relations, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Budgeting, Retail, Public Speaking, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Research, Account Management, Customer Service, Purchasing, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Sales, Budgets, Sales, Project Planning, Strategy, Income Statement, Management, Key Account Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Marketing
Roosevelt University
BSBA, Industrial Management
Ross High School
CCS June 2015 - Present
Cedille Chicago October 2012 - Present
Chicago Chamber Musicians January 2012 - May 2012
Indiana Public Media WTIU/WFIU May 2011 - December 2011
Buskirk-Chumley Theater January 2011 - December 2011
Indiana University Bloomington August 2010 - December 2010
Illinois College of Emergency Physicians May 2006 - August 2010
Elgin Symphony Orchestra June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Violin, Organizational analysis, Marketing auditing, Chamber Music, Arts Administration, Fundraising, Research, Grant Writing, Prospect Research, Database Admin, House Management, Volunteer Management, Music, Editing, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Grants, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Institutional Giving, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Choral, Philanthropy, Musical Theatre, Classical, Theatre, Piano, Music Theory, Performing Arts
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2010 — 2012
MAAA
Ithaca College 2006 — 2010
B.M., Music Performance
Benet Preparatory Academy 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1985 - Present
Chicago Opera Theater 1979 - Present
Chicago Brass Quintet 1978 - Present
DePaul University September 1976 - Present
Skills
Public Relations, Music, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Contemporary Music, Public Speaking, Classical, Chamber Music, Trumpet, Piano, Performing Arts, Event Planning, Social Media, Ensemble, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Choral, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Nonprofits, Event Management, Theatre, Conducting, Arts Administration, Higher Education, Composition, Band, Fundraising, Opera, Social Networking, Musicians, Singing, Orchestration, Acting, Music History, Recording, Concerts, Music Performance
Education
Civic Orchestra of Chicago 1970 — 1973
Orchestral Performance
Eastman School of Music 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Music, Performance
LaMarsh Global August 2011 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2007 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2011 - July 2014
LaMarsh & Associates, Inc. 1997 - November 2009
APICS 1972 - 2004
Helene Curtis Inc. 1985 - 1995
Skills
Change Management, Coaching, Six Sigma, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Informations systems..., Project Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Organizational..., Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Team Building, Sales Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Team Leadership, Training, Business Transformation, ERP, Organizational Design, Governance, Project Planning, Performance Improvement, Business Planning, Operations Management, Employee Engagement, Consulting, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Budgets, Enterprise Software, Vendor Management, Public Speaking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Performance Consulting, Organizational Learning, Marketing
Education
North Central College 1994 — 1997
BA Management, MBA, Finance (BA) and Leadership and Organizational Change(MBA)
APICS 1971 — 1995
Certification, Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
Brother Rice High School 1956 — 1960
Engineering Honors, General
Arts Alliance of Illinois August 2010 - Present
Chicago Federation of Musicians March 2010 - August 2010
Elgin Symphony Orchestra August 2006 - October 2009
Tulsa Opera, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Lyric Opera of Chicago 1992 - 2004
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 1985 - 1992
Skills
Music, Orchestral, Arts, Orchestral Music, Classical, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Music Theory, Opera, Music Education, Concerts, Festivals, Band, Non-profit..., Choral, Music Industry
Education
Northwestern University 1980 — 1982
BME, Music Education
Rotary Club of Elgin - Breakfast 2010 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra June 1997 - Present
The Larkin Center July 2002 - July 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1988
MS, Journalism
Wheaton College 1980 — 1984
BA, English Literature
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2013 - Present
Western Springs School of Talent Education 2014 - Present
Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME) 2012 - Present
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 2012 - Present
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 2012 - Present
Levine School of Music September 2010 - December 2011
Charleston Symphony Orchestra September 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Orchestral Music, Classical, Music Education, Chamber Music, Contemporary Music, Symphony, Violin, Opera, Musical Theatre, Sight Reading
Education
Cleveland Institute of Music 2004 — 2006
Master's Degree
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree
Dance for Life June 2012 - Present
Freespace Dance June 2009 - Present
State Street Dance Studio August 2008 - Present
The Egyptian Theatre September 2009 - June 2010
Ravinia Festival May 2009 - August 2009
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival May 2008 - August 2008
Elgin Symphony Orchestra May 2007 - July 2007
Momenta Performing Arts Company 2004 - 2004
Trinity High School 2000 - 2004
Skills
Theatre, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Basic Photoshop, Gimp, Microsoft Publisher, Ticket Sales, Dance Instruction, Operations Management, Accounting, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, dance, Dance, Festivals, Ballet, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Nonprofits, Stage, Choreography, Stage Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
Dance Performance and Arts Management, Theatre Arts
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
BFA; BA, Dance Performance; Arts Management
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
B.F.A., Theatre Arts: Dance Performance
Oboe Chicago July 2006 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra January 1990 - Present
City Lights Orchestra 2001 - 2006
Musicians Institute August 1998 - June 2004
Music Institute of Chicago 1995 - 2001
DePaul University August 1995 - May 2000
College of Lake County August 1996 - June 1998
Harper College August 1990 - June 1995
Skills
Personal Development, Singing, Music, Music Education, Music Theory, Professional oboe..., Teaching, Contemporary Music, Chamber Music, Orchestral Music, Recording, Ensemble, Performing Arts, Oboe, Classical, Horn, Musical Theatre, Lessons, Band, Marketing, Piano, Symphony, Business Intelligence, Small Business
Education
University of Cincinnati 1987 — 1989
Master of Music, Oboe Performance
Illinois Wesleyan University 1983 — 1987
Bachelors of Music, Music
Austin Opera June 2014 - Present
University of Texas at Austin September 2013 - June 2014
Mobile Symphony, Inc. September 2010 - August 2013
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. June 2004 - July 2012
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2009 - September 2010
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Arts Administration, Orchestral Music, Music, Chamber Music, Symphony, Classical, Performing Arts, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Musicians, Ensemble, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Concerts, Choral, Stage, Music Theory, Grant Writing, Educational Management, Proposal Writing, Festivals, Music Performance, Event Management, Teaching, Conducting, Opera
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2006
Master of Music, Music Performance
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
Roosevelt University August 2012 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2011 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra June 2011 - Present
Lake Forest Symphony September 2009 - Present
South Bend Symphony September 2001 - Present
Indiana University South Bend September 2011 - Present
Harper College September 2005 - January 2013
North Central College September 2005 - June 2012
Skills
Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Trombone, Music Education, Ensemble, Music, Classical, Chamber Music, Improvisation, Brass, Teaching, Trumpet, Composition, Fundraising, Music Theory, Opera, Conducting, Festivals, Musicians, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Jazz Improvisation, Studio Recording, Music Performance, Jazz, Contemporary Music, Piano, Vocal Coaching, Pianist, Music History, Stage Management, Music Production, Arts Administration, Stage, Vocal, Concerts, Music Publishing, Songs, Orchestration, Choral, Finale, Band, Film Scoring, Accompaniment, Sight Reading, Recording, Sibelius, Singing, Songwriting, Music Industry
Education
Northwestern University 2003 — 2005
M.M., Trombone Performance
Texas Christian University 1994 — 1996
Chicago Symphony Orchestra October 2012 - Present
St. Charles Singers January 2010 - Present
Chicago Symphony Orchestra July 2010 - October 2012
Bethlehem Lutheran Church September 2007 - August 2011
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2009 - July 2010
Elgin Symphony Orchestra November 2008 - June 2009
Washington National Opera March 2008 - August 2008
Chicago Symphony Orchestra May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Stewardship, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Donor Development, Nonprofits, Corporate Development, Choral, Corporate Communications, Donor Engagement, Volunteer Management, Country Music, Music
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2003 — 2007
B. M., Vocal Performance
Steppenwolf Theatre Company December 2010 - Present
JBC Accounting Service January 1996 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 2002 - May 2006
Action Advertising & Marketing, Ltd January 1995 - January 1996
Sullivan Communications Group, Inc January 1989 - January 1995
Skills
Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Nonprofits, Budgets, QuickBooks, Non-profits, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Team Building
Education
Aquinas College
BSBA
Purdue University
BA
Artsmarketing Services Inc. 2009 - Present
Bailey Architects 2007 - 2009
Hermann Park Conservancy 2004 - 2007
University of Houston 2002 - 2004
Houston Symphony 2000 - 2002
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1998 - 2000
Pacific Symphony 1995 - 1998
Artsmarketing Services Inc. 1989 - 1995
Skills
Fundraising, Public Relations, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Research, Business Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Social Networking, Press Releases, Project Management, Event Planning, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Blogging, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bowling Green State University August 2006 - Present
Toledo Symphony Orchestra September 2001 - Present
Alabama Symphony Orchestra 1997 - 2000
Chicago Sinfonietta 1995 - 1997
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1993 - 1997
Florida Symphony Orchestra 1991 - 1992
Skills
Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Trombone, Brass, Lessons, Teaching, Classical, Performing, Festivals, Ensemble, Performing Arts, Jazz, Bands, Symphony, Music
Education
Eastman School of Music 1992 — 1993
Performer's Ceritficate, Trombone
Eastman School of Music 1990 — 1993
MM, Trombone Performance and Literature
Northwestern University 1986 — 1990
BM, Trombone Performance
ELGIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA September 2013 - Present
ST HUBERT'S JOB & NETWORK MINISTRY November 2010 - Present
Medix ™ July 2014 - July 2015
HARPER COLLEGE CAREER STIMULUS PROGRAM August 2011 - February 2014
Titan Medical Group, LLC May 2013 - August 2013
TITAN MEDICAL GROUP, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP October 2011 - December 2011
ADVANCED MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS January 2009 - January 2011
MEDICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. June 2010 - June 2010
COMPURAY MEDICAL STAFFING, INC. November 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Nuclear Medicine, Hospitals, Healthcare, Cardiology, PACS, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Radiology, Digital Imaging, Customer Service, Healthcare Information..., Medical Imaging, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Molecular Imaging, Radiation Safety, Medicine, Social Networking, Quality Assurance, Nuclear, Morale, Physicians, Volunteering, BLS, Social Media, Medical Physics, Quality Control, Pediatrics, Radiopharmaceuticals, Sensitive to the needs..., Nuclear Instrumentation, SPECT, Radiation Monitoring, Contractors, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety, Willing to Go the Extra..., Nuclear Cardiology, Meticulous eye for..., Musicians, Ultrasound, Cerner PACS System, Contribute to employee..., Siemens E-CAM, Philips Cardio MD..., nuclear medicne..., GE Millennium Cameras, LinkedIn, EMR Training, Mentoring
Education
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions 2013 — 2014
Triton College
Associate
University of St. Francis
B.S.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra February 2010 - Present
Grant Park Orchestra June 2010 - August 2014
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2009 - June 2010
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra January 2008 - May 2010
Civic Orchestra of Chicago September 2006 - November 2007
Education
Roosevelt University 2006 — 2007
Orchestral Studies
Cleveland Institute of Music 2002 — 2006
BM, PS, Violin Performance
University of Michigan 2000 — 2002
Violin Performance, Engineering
The Cara Program September 2015 - Present
Gateway for Cancer Research January 2011 - September 2015
CASA Kane County 2010 - January 2011
Elgin Symphony Orchestra August 2005 - June 2009
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital September 2001 - August 2005
American Cancer Society April 1996 - September 2002
Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Stewardship, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Board Development, Event Planning, Grants, Nonprofits, Program Management, Program Development, Annual Giving, Event Management, Fundraisers, Leadership, Budgets, Community Development, Public Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Specialty Store Services/S-Cube Fixtures For Retail August 2015 - Present
Screenflex Room Dividers June 2013 - August 2015
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2009 - June 2012
The Pampered Chef 2000 - August 2011
Lake Zurich High School Theatre Department July 2010 - November 2010
Fairbanks LLC October 2007 - July 2009
RE/MAX – Phyllis Rose Real Estate Team 2000 - 2008
Advocate Healthcare System, Lutheran General Hospital March 1989 - September 1996
Saint Joseph's Hospital & Healthcare Center, Chicago IL May 1987 - March 1989
Skills
Publicity, Event Planning, Event Management, Theatre, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Arts Administration, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Advertising, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Nonprofits, Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Newsletters, Facebook
Education
Oakton Community College
AA, Health Information Technology Management
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts, History
Hamilton Wings 1999 - Present
Kaneland High School August 2014 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1999 - 2001
Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 1997 - 1999
Panhandle Community Unit School District 1996 - 1997
Carbondale Community High School 1995 - 1996
National Park Service 1990 - 1995
Skills
Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Newsletters, Publicity, Direct Mail, Organizational..., Team Building, Budgets, Marketing, Arts Administration, Music Education, Theatrical Production, After school programming, Collaboration, Grant Writing, Federal Grant Management, Account Management, Artist Contracts, Youth Mentoring, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, After School Programs, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1997 — 2001
MA, Community Arts Management
Illinois State University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Music, Choral/General/Keyboard
UPSTREAM Investment Partners, LLC September 2015 - Present
Olesuk Tax Services September 2015 - Present
Olesuk Financial Services 1986 - August 2015
Karlene M. Olesuk May 1995 - April 2015
Karlene Olesuk May 1995 - December 2014
McHenry County Music Center July 2005 - June 2011
Shoestring Creative Group January 2006 - October 2007
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2005 - 2006
McHenry County Music Center February 2005 - September 2005
Chicago Park District 2004 - 2005
Skills
Social Networking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing, Editing, Facebook, Tax Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Press Releases, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Writing, Non-profits, Media Relations, Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Blogging, Live Events, Corporate Events, Piano, Arts Administration, Web Design, Web Content Management, Publicity, Office Administration, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher, Business Planning, IT Operations, Database Administration, Event Photography, Media Buying, Entertainment Law, Production Assistance, Photo Editing, Business Plan Evaluation, Compliance, Nonprofits, Succession Planning, Management, Public Speaking
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
MA in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, Performing Arts Management
McHenry County College
Continuing Education, various
Arts & Business Council of Chicago’s Arts Marketing Center 2000 — 2000
Training, arts marketing (see notes)
Drake 1998 — 1998
Continuing Education, computer software training (see notes)
Roosevelt University 1997 — 1998
graduate-level courses transfered to Columbia College Chicago, Arts Management
Northern Illinois University 1991 — 1995
BGS, Visual & Performing Arts Contract Major in Arts Administration; Minor: Business Administration
McHenry Community High School 1988 — 1991
High School Diploma, college bound classes, music
Forward Theater Company July 2012 - Present
Forward Theater Company February 2011 - June 2012
Lands' End March 2009 - July 2010
Lands' End April 2008 - March 2009
Lands' End August 2005 - March 2008
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1996 - 2003
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Nielsen Center for Marketing Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 — 1996
MA, Bolz Center for Arts Administration
University of Alabama 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing and Advertising
Horwood Marcus & Berk December 2009 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1991 - 2011
Horwood Marcus & Berk 2003 - 2009
Horwood Marcus & Berk 1993 - 2003
Education
University of Michigan 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Music - Viola performance
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1992
Master of Music - viola performance
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2002 - Present
Kaplan University January 2000 - August 2002
EXAMCO 1998 - 1999
FCB Direct September 1996 - May 1998
Rocky Mountain Motorworks May 1996 - September 1996
Western Schools 1989 - 1995
Ogilvy & Mather September 1987 - April 1989
The Services Group September 1986 - August 1987
New Orleans Symphony Orchestra August 1985 - August 1986
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 1984 - July 1985
Skills
Bankruptcy
Education
University of Chicago Law School 1971 — 1974
JD, Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1964 — 1968
BA, Political Science
Francis W. Parker School 1950 — 1964
High School diploma, College Preparatory
Milwaukee Ballet January 2014 - Present
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra March 2012 - Present
DePaul University Community Music Division September 2009 - Present
Elgin Community College August 2000 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra October 1999 - Present
Freelance Musician/Private Instructor October 1999 - Present
Honolulu Symphony August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Classical, Flute, Contemporary Music, Music, Musical Theatre, Piano, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Recording, Teaching, Musicians
Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
University of North Texas
Master of Music, Music Performance
Council of Michigan Foundations December 2012 - Present
NorthSky Nonprofit Network of Rotary Charities November 2006 - November 2012
McKeon & Associates September 1986 - December 2006
New York Philharmonic June 1984 - August 1986
Elgin Symphony Orchestra July 1983 - June 1984
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Board Development, Program Development, Philanthropy, Non-profit..., Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Strategy, Organizational..., Leadership, Grants, Community Development, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Management, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Stewardship, Leadership Development, Social Services, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Policy, Public Relations, Resource Development
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree
League of American Orchestras 1982 — 1983
Orchestra Management Fellowship, Residencies with New York Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation February 2014 - Present
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation June 2009 - February 2014
University of Hawaii Foundation October 2007 - May 2009
Harold K.L. Castle Foundation January 2006 - October 2007
Fannie Mae Foundation October 1999 - December 2005
Grand Victoria Foundation March 1998 - October 1999
Elgin Symphony Orchestra August 1996 - March 1998
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra January 1995 - August 1996
Education
Bradley University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Music Business
Northwestern University April 2014 - Present
Northwestern University July 2012 - April 2014
Chicago Children's Choir August 2006 - July 2012
Elgin Symphony Orchestra April 2004 - July 2006
Ravinia Festival March 2003 - April 2004
Education
Northwestern University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music, Economics/Violin Performance
John K Totten LLC July 2000 - Present
Diamond Management & Technology Consultants 1999 - 2010
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1991 - 2009
First Chicago Corporation 1990 - 2000
First Chicago Corp./First Card 1990 - 2000
First Card 1990 - 1999
PLUS System 1987 - 1990
First National Bank of Atlanta 1984 - 1990
Visa 1974 - 1984
Skills
Strategic Planning, Credit Cards, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management Consulting
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1965 — 1967
MBA, Management
University of Oklahoma 1959 — 1961
MS, Aeronautical and Space Engineering
University of Oklahoma 1955 — 1959
BS, Aeronautical & Space Engineering
Music Mentors International LLC, MMI Corporate Consulting LLC, Cognitive Conductor Inc. January 2014 - Present
Cognitive Conductor Inc. July 2012 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra August 2008 - July 2012
Canadian Wind Conductors Development Program 2001 - 2011
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 2006 - 2008
University of Manitoba 2001 - 2006
University of Missouri 1988 - 2001
Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band 1981 - 1988
Skills
Conducting, Music Education, Orchestral, Non-profits, Fundraising, Chamber Music, Arts, Teaching, Music, Ensemble, Strategic Planning, Classical, Band, Arts Administration, Leadership Development, Coaching, Orchestral Music, Nonprofits, Music Production, Composition, Musical Theatre, Event Planning, Orchestration, Higher Education, Jazz, Music History, Brass, Musicians, Music Theory, Trombone, Grant Writing, Performing Arts, Choral, Contemporary Music, Singing, Choral Conducting, Vocal Coaching, Recording, Pianist, Vocal, Film Scoring, Theatre, Concerts, Sibelius, Opera, Festivals
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
EdD, Music, Educational Psychology
Northwestern University 1981 — 1982
Masters, Conducting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1972 — 1977
B.S. in Music Education, Ed.D in Music and Psychology
The Rukkus Room 2014 - Present
Saturday Audio Exchange September 2005 - Present
Simplistic Recording Concepts January 2002 - Present
Columbia College Chicago 2004 - 2009
TONE Publications January 2006 - February 2007
Elgin Symphony Orchestra September 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Mastering, Electronics Repair, Audio, Recording, Broadcast, Sound, Sales, Entertainment, Professional Audio, Producing, Live Events, Video, FOH, Audio Engineering, Audio Post Production, Post Production, Sound Reinforcement, Pro Tools
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Audio Arts and Acoustics
Purdue University July 2015 - Present
Purdue Research Foundation October 2014 - June 2015
Purdue University June 2011 - October 2014
Purdue University June 2006 - June 2011
Blackbaud 2003 - 2006
Intelitix/Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2002 - 2003
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 1998 - 2002
Maher Publications 1997 - 1998
Skills
Fundraising, Marketing, Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Veterinary Medicine, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Time Management, Public Relations, Planned Giving, Ticketing, Community Development, Prospect Research, Board Development, Ticketing Software, Hospital Medicine, Newsletters, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Events, Event Planning, Stewardship, Fundraising Software, Alumni Relations, Public Speaking
Education
Elmhurst College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Music Business, Cum Laude
Heidelberg American High School
Heidelberg, Germany
Columbus Symphony Orchestra December 2012 - November 2014
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra 2007 - December 2012
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2004 - 2007
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2002 - 2004
Naxos of America 1999 - 2002
Skills
Marketing, Fundraising, Music, Orchestral Music, Classical, Non-profits, Chamber Music, Arts Administration, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Public Speaking, Event Management, Grant Writing, Music Education, Nonprofits, Public Relations
Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Masters, Music Performance
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
Northeastern Illinois University September 2008 - Present
Elgin Symphony Orchestra September 2000 - Present
Skills
Music Education, Musical Theatre, Classical, Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Music, Piano, Music Theory, Ensemble, Choral, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Conducting, Singing
Education
Московская Государственная Консерватория имени П.И. Чайковского / Moscow State Conservatory named after P. I. Tchaikovsky 1990 — 2007
Master and Doctorate, Music
Elgin Symphony Orchestra 2000 - Present
Self Made Self LLC 1980 - Present
Susan Posner 1993 - 2011
Grant Park Symphony, Bolshoi Ballet, etc. 1980 - 2011
Skills
killer brownies, Music, Chamber Music, Viola, Classical, Music Production, Orchestral Music, Teaching, Music Education, Ensemble, Performing Arts
Education
BM, Drake University: MM, Cleveland School of Music
University of Iowa
Grateful Touch Therapeutic Massage July 2012 - Present
Elgin Community College May 2002 - July 2012
Elgin Community College October 1993 - May 2002
Elgin Symphony Orchestra April 1991 - October 1993
Skills
Licensed Massage..., Program Development, Teaching, Non-profits, Higher Education, Cpr Certified, Crisis Intervention, Customer Service, Healthcare, Mental Health, Microsoft Office, Research, Curriculum Development, Coaching
Education
Millikin University 1968 — 1969
Elgin Community College
Associates Degree, Human Services
Elgin Symphony Orchestra October 1998 - Present
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra October 1994 - May 2002
South Bend Symphony Orchestra October 1995 - May 1998
Education
Northwestern University 1985 — 1986
MM, Clarinet
Eatman School of Music 1982 — 1985
BM, Clarinet