the philadelphia singers announces New Executive Director
Theodora "Teddy" Ashmead announced as The Singers' Executive Director
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Singers, Philadelphia's premier professional chorus, announces the appointment of Theodora "Teddy" Ashmead as Executive Director. Ms. Ashmead will take the helm of all administrative activities for The Singers effective July 5, 2011 and lead the organization into its 39th season.
Teddy Ashmead comes to The Singers with over 20 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising in greater Philadelphia. She has worked at such organizations as United Way, University of Pennsylvania, Bartram's Garden and the Wilma Theater. At The Singers', Ms. Ashmead will oversee all administrative and development operations and work in collaboration with the music director, David Hayes, and the Board of Directors.
Ms. Ashmead takes up her position as The Singers prepares its next season, which will feature classical and contemporary masterworks. The season opens on October 29, 2011 at Philadelphia's Church of the Holy Trinity with a concert exploring the influence of J.S. Bach on both Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. The season continues in December with the beloved holiday tradition "Christmas with The Philadelphia Singers" featuring Wanamaker organist Peter Conte. The season concludes on March 3, 2011 with Randall Thompson's Requiem, an eighty-minute a cappella tour-de-force.
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The Philadelphia Singers, a 32-voice fully professional choral ensemble, engages and inspires audiences in the Philadelphia region with compelling concert experiences. The Singers has a special commitment to preserve and strengthen America's rich choral heritage through performances, commissions and music education.
Founded in 1972 by Michael Korn, The Singers is now under the dynamic leadership of Music Director and Conductor David Hayes. For over 38 years, The Singers has contributed to the city's vibrant cultural community through presenting choral music of the highest caliber, meaningful education and community programs and significant collaborations with local, national and internationally recognized performing arts organizations. In 2001, The Philadelphia Singers Chorale was named the resident chorus of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the first time in the orchestra's history that a chorus has received this distinction. Maestro Wolfgang Sawallisch, Conductor Laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra, hails The Singers as "one of the musical treasures of Philadelphia."
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