Artistic prof CO

Alberto Gutierrez

Vice President of Artistic Administration
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver, Colorado
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Years in current position: 2
Years in the field: 14

Majors:
Zoology, Music Performance

Additional Training:
Summer music festivals, seminars, attending concerts

Career Path:
Music Assistance Fund Coordinator and Youth Orchestra Division Liaison, League of American Orchestras
Orchestra Manager, Portland Symphony Orchestra
Personnel and Operations Manager, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra
Operatiosn Manager, San Antonio Symphony
General Manager, Memphis Symphony Orchestra

What are the most surprising, interesting or challenging aspects of your day-to-day work?
Working with the variety of people—from staff, musicians, board, and community to  those in the
industry.

What inspired you to work for an orchestra?
The music. The first step was becoming a musician.

What advice would you offer to someone considering the orchestra field?
Listen, listen, listen.  If you don’t have a passion for music, try a different field.

Any other advice?
Talk to people in the field, especially those who have had different careers.

Linda Shea

Music Director
Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra
Colorado Springs
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Years in current position: Newly hired
Years in the field: 18

Majors:
Music Performance

Additional Training:
Aspen Music Festival, three summers

Career Path:
Clarinetist: Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Santa Fe Opera, Greeley Philharmonic, Fort Collins Symphony

What are the most surprising, interesting or challenging aspects of your day-to-day work?
Recruitment

What inspired you to work for an orchestra?
Love of music

What advice would you offer to someone considering the orchestra field?
Take advantage of as many opportunities as possible.