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Mark Volpe has made certain of that.
The BSO’s president and CEO, who joined the orchestra in 1997, retires this summer. He leaves an organization that the music industry marvels at.
They marvel at the BSO’s endowment (around $510 million). They envy its three robust income streams: the orchestra at Symphony Hall, the Tanglewood complex, and the Pops. They talk about the BSO like some giant corporation.
But don’t compare Volpe to any business tycoon. He started like everyone in the music industry - trying to get a good gig playing his instrument. For Volpe it was clarinet, but after studies at Eastman and Indiana, prospects changed when he “lost 11 or 12 auditions in a row.
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“My School of Music colleagues and I are thrilled to receive the David P. Stone Chair and that the first recipient is to be Professor Brown,” said David Frego, director of the School of Music. “Velvet is a true global artist and educator. Her five-year plan for the use of the proceeds from the endowed chair will enhance the mission of the school and the college.”
Brown, who joined the Penn State faculty in 2003, enjoys a professional career as an international soloist, chamber ensemble performer, recording artist, composer, conductor and orchestral player. She recently served as principal tuba with the Hope and Harmony Ensemble, which recorded a video of fanfares for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Brown has made regular appearances throughout Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Finland, France, England, Hungary, Slovenia, Russia, Japan, Cuba, Canada and the United States. Many of her successful students have obtained prestigious playing and teachi
Interlochen Online to launch Master Class Saturday Series
The new series runs April 10-24 and will feature live virtual teaching sessions with young artists in grades 8-12 led by distinguished Interlochen faculty.
Following the success of its summer and fall virtual arts education programs, Interlochen Online will launch its inaugural Master Class Saturday Series this Saturday, April 10.
The new series will feature five virtual master classes for young artists in grades 8-12 led by distinguished Interlochen faculty. Each session will include live teaching as well as an interactive Q&A where participants can submit questions. Members of the public can register for a class in advance for $25.