We are pleased to announce the promotion of Kara Dwyer from Director of Operations to Managing Director. Kara has been with The Master Chorale for over 10 years both as an employee and singer in the soprano section, beginning her journey with us as our Office Administrator in 2005, promoted to Office Manager in 2009, and then to Director of Operations in 2011. Kara has been intimately involved in every aspect of the Chorale's administration for many years. We are excited for her to take an even larger role in The Master Chorale, overseeing all administrative functions of the Chorale's operations including increased responsibilities in the areas of development and personnel management.
Kara received her Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management from the University of Tampa in 2009 and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management and International Business from the University of Maine in 2005. She also attended Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia in partial fulfillment of her international concentration. Kara has previously worked as the Director of Operations for Gulf Coast Youth Choirs (now Lumina Youth Choirs), Marketing Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and Assistant Office Manager for the Maine Center for the Arts (now Collins Center for the Arts).
During Kara's tenure here, she has implemented protocols which have improved efficiency in many areas of the Chorale's administrative operations. Our Board looks forward to working collaboratively with Kara to move our organization forward, serve the community, and continue our deep commitment to artistic excellence especially during our upcoming transition and search for a new Music and Artistic Director.
Please join me in congratulating Kara on her promotion to Managing Director.
Warm Regards,
Robert Hicks
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Kara received her Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management from the University of Tampa in 2009 and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management and International Business from the University of Maine in 2005. She also attended Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia in partial fulfillment of her international concentration. Kara has previously worked as the Director of Operations for Gulf Coast Youth Choirs (now Lumina Youth Choirs), Marketing Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and Assistant Office Manager for the Maine Center for the Arts (now Collins Center for the Arts).
During Kara's tenure here, she has implemented protocols which have improved efficiency in many areas of the Chorale's administrative operations. Our Board looks forward to working collaboratively with Kara to move our organization forward, serve the community, and continue our deep commitment to artistic excellence especially during our upcoming transition and search for a new Music and Artistic Director.
Please join me in congratulating Kara on her promotion to Managing Director.
Warm Regards,
Robert Hicks
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Exciting 2016-2017 Season
The Master Chorale launches its 38th season in July with an exciting roster of guest choral conductors, powerful concert collaborations, a highly anticipated CD release, and an inspiring new educational program that will engage more than 1,000 students in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The foundation of our 38th season includes three concert series with The Florida Orchestra conducted by Michael Francis (Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Poulenc's Gloria, Durufle's Requiem, and Mahler's Resurrection Symphony), a must-see holiday concert series conducted by Joseph Holt, and a new collaboration with the Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae to perform the Verdi Requiem.
Stay tuned for our full schedule announcement and information about our community Summer Sing on July 23 and Master Chorale auditions in early August, both taking place at the University of South Florida School of Music.
Stay tuned for our full schedule announcement and information about our community Summer Sing on July 23 and Master Chorale auditions in early August, both taking place at the University of South Florida School of Music.