Orchestrating Change by Canton Symphony Orchestra
Arts:Performing Arts
Today we are joined by Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO of the Chicago Sinfonietta. He became the first African American to hold such a position with a nationally renowned orchestra when he began his tenure in 2020. He also serves on a number of boards and committees, including the Sir Georg Solti Foundation, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and the EDI Orchestral Management Committee at the League of American Orchestras. He first became interested in orchestral management while a student at Vanderbilt University, from which he earned a Bachelor of Music in cello performance. He then completed his Masters degree right up the road at Cleveland State University, during which time he performed with the Canton Symphony! He went on to perform as a member of the New World Symphony, and also appeared with the Cincinnati and Nashville Symphonies before turning his focus to management. Blake-Anthony Johnson, thank you so much for joining us today.
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Season 3, Episode 1 with MJ Albacete
Season 2, Episode 10 | The Next Generation with OCLP Participants
Season 2, Episode 9 | Individual Perspective with Shuai Wang
Season 2, Episode 8 | Developing Talent with Ryan Walks
Season 2, Episode 7 | Importance of the Board with LaFlovia Ginnani
Season 2, Episode 6 | Outside Of What We Know with Geetha Somayajula
Season 2, Episode 5 | Making Music Better with Rick Robinson
Season 2, Episode 4 | The Reality of Public Eduaction with Jeff Talbert
Season 2, Episode 3 | An Engaged Community with Ron Ponder
Season 2, Episode 2 | Inclusion at Every Level with Dr. Ana Abrantes
Season 2, Episode 1 | Roomful of Change with Dashon Burton
Episode 11 - The Staff Reflects
Episode 10 - A Rich History with Eric Gould
Episode 9 - The Modern Musicain with Angie Haze
Episode 8 - Pulling Back the Curtain on Diversity with Julian Maddox
Episode 7 - The Past Informs the Future with Gerhardt Zimmermann
Episode 6 - Shades of Possibility with JoAnn Falletta
Episode 5 - Leading the Change with Marie-Hélène Bernard
Episode 4 - Navigating the Unknown with Michelle Charles
Episode 3 - Exploring Gender, Expanding Music Scholarship with Destinee Siebe
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