Artistic Director Search
(Part Time, 20 hours/week)
The MPO’s Artistic Director is the programmatic leader of the orchestra and principal conductor. This role requires detailed knowledge of classical music and orchestral repertoire, proficient conducting skills, people and rehearsal management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively via written and spoken word. The Artistic Director works closely with the MPO’s Operations Manager and in collaboration with the Board of Directors to execute on the organization’s mission and values as the United States’ first LGBTQIA+ community orchestra.
Details and application instructions here.
Meet the Board & Artistic Staff
Catherine Himmerich, concertmaster, joined the Minnesota Philharmonic in 2012 and was the featured soloist on Maurice Ravel’s Tzigane in 2016 and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto in 2019. She has performed with artists ranging from the Eagles and Hanson to Andrea Bocelli and Sigur Rós. She has also been concertmaster for various opera companies and choral/orchestral […]
Olivia Sletteland is a versatile freelance percussionist, arts administrator, and music educator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Recent and upcoming performances include La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Valley Orchestra, Heartland Marimba, Opera Reading Project, St. Paul Civic Orchestra, and several other ensembles and projects. Additionally, Olivia is a founding member of LEFT/RIGHT Percussion, a Minneapolis-based percussion […]
Daniel Meyers
Vice PresidentKenneth Kusiak
TreasurerPiano & Percussion
Hannah Lutz
SecretaryFrench Horn
Raymond Cannon
At-large Board MemberTrombone
Jensen Stanton
At-large Board MemberViolin
Teresa Manzella
At-large Board MemberFrench Horn
Brian Hadley
Music LibrarianPrincipal Bassoon
Brian serves as the Music Librarian where he serves on the MPO’s Programming Committee, communicates with music publishers to rent or purchase performance pieces, manages the music library, distributes and collects the music to and from the musicians, and communicates issues relating to the Music Library with the Music Director and Board of Directors. Brian […]
Joe Dolson
WebmasterViolin, Associate Concertmaster
Joe is the former concertmaster of the MPO, and has been playing with the orchestra since the fall of 2000. In addition to the MPO, Joe plays in a duo with stand partner Catherine Himmerich and plays baroque violin in the baroque ensemble, “Sospiri.” Professionally, Joe helps organizations make their websites usable by people with […]
The Board of Directors for the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra works diligently year-round to develop and execute on a strategy for growth, and fulfillment of the organizational mission. The board meets monthly as a full group. Key committees will have additional meetings as needed to address specific needs of the organization or special events.
Join the board! The MPO is actively recruiting new Board members! If you are interested in becoming a board member, please review the job responsibilities here and if you think you’d be a good fit, apply here. If you have any questions about the MPO or its Board of Directors, please contact Board President Kierra Lopac at president@mnphil.org.
Standing Committees
- Programming Committee: in collaboration with the Music Director, develops engaging programs including selection and approval of repertoire, concert series/cycle theme, and overall tone/messaging of programs.
- Chamber Music Committee: Music: finding and planning opportunities for chamber music performances/outreach in conjunction with the Artistic Director / Principal Conductor.