Tyler Rand Explained

Tyler Rand
Birth Place:Holden, Massachusetts
Education:Southern Adventist University (B.S.)
Harvard University
Occupation:Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Known For:Arts management

Tyler Rand (born 1991) is an American arts executive and the current executive director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Education

He graduated from Southern Adventist University with a BS in music theory and literature.[5] Rand also attended Harvard University, where he was active as a vocal soloist with the Harvard–Radcliffe Collegium Musicum.[6] [7]

Early life and career

Tyler Rand was raised in Holden, Massachusetts. He pursued an acting career at an early age and appeared in musical theater productions and independent films, including productions of Big (musical) and The Music Man in Worcester, Massachusetts.[8] [9] [10]

Rand began his career at WSMC-FM in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he served in programming, fundraising, marketing, and community engagement roles.[11] During this time, he was selected to attend the Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute in Chattanooga.[12] In January 2018, Rand commissioned a new work for violinist Holly Mulcahy, concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, to be written by composer Wang Jie.[13] [14] Rand also performed as an oboist with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera and the Contemporary Symphony of Berklee College of Music.[15] He was a first place winner in the 2011 Andrews University International Music Competition and a winner of the 2014 Southern Adventist University Concerto Competition.[16] [17] [18] [19]

In October 2019, Rand was named executive director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra after serving in marketing roles with the organization.[20] During his time as marketing director of the symphony, he created a monthly concert subscription program for students.[21] In 2020, Rand led the orchestra through a series of concert cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and created a series of virtual concerts filmed without audience featuring the organization's musicians.[22] [23] [24] [25] In November 2020, Rand announced the creation of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's online educational platform designed to support music teachers in virtual classrooms.[26] [27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parlette. Sarah M.. 2019-10-11. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director. 2021-02-12. WDIV. en.
  2. Web site: People Moves. 2021-02-12. MusicalAmerica.
  3. Web site: IRS Data for Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Inc.. 2021-02-12. Charity Navigator. en.
  4. 2020-02-10. Musical Chairs. Symphony Magazine. 9. Issuu.
  5. Web site: 2019-10-03. Administrative: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. 2021-02-12. The Hub. en-US.
  6. Web site: Concerts & Events. 2021-02-12. The Harvard Choruses. en.
  7. Web site: Members. 2021-02-12. Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum. en.
  8. News: Sacks. Pamela H.. 23 April 2002. Rutland the movie ; Independent filmmaker comes home to expand her career. Telegram & Gazette.
  9. News: Duckett. Richard. 16 August 2003. 'Big' musical is worthwhile, entertaining. Telegram & Gazette.
  10. News: Duckett. Richard. 14 August 2003. Kids enjoy 'Big' family Worcester-area trio growing up on stage. Telegram & Gazette.
  11. Web site: 2019-10-03. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra names new executive director. 2021-02-12. Crain's Detroit Business. en.
  12. Web site: Good for you: ArtsBuild announces new Holmberg Leadership class. 2021-02-12. Chattanooga Times Free Press. 7 February 2014 .
  13. Web site: January 2018 QuickNotes. 2021-02-16. www.southern.edu.
  14. Web site: July 2017 QuickNotes. 2021-02-16. www.southern.edu.
  15. Web site: 2019-10-03. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra names new executive director. 2021-02-12. Crain's Detroit Business. en.
  16. Web site: International Music Competition. Andrews University. 2021-02-12.
  17. Web site: Symphony spotlights concerto contest winners - Feb. 9. 2021-02-12. Chattanooga Times Free Press. 6 February 2014 .
  18. Hankins. Rachael. August 14, 2014. Orchestra Performs Concerts in Argentina. Southern Tidings. 34.
  19. Web site: Southern's Symphony Orchestra Performance To Feature Winners of Concerto Competition. 2021-02-12. chattanoogan.com. 31 January 2014 . en.
  20. Web site: Parlette. Sarah M.. 2019-10-11. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director. 2021-02-13. WDIV. en.
  21. News: Drepaul-Bruder. Jaishree. 2019-09-25. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra adopts Netflix model with $5 student subscription plan. Concentrate. 13 February 2021.
  22. Web site: Parlette. Sarah. 2020-03-12. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra suspends March concerts. 2021-02-13. WDIV. en.
  23. Web site: . Ann Arbor Symphony hosting streaming concerts. 2021-02-13. Monroe Evening News. en-US.
  24. Web site: 2020-09-10. Ann Arbor Symphony moves fall programs online; music director search extended to 2021-22. 2021-02-13. The Hub. en-US.
  25. Web site: Bruckner. Meredith. 2021-02-16. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra to film virtual spring season at the Michigan Theater. 2021-02-16. WDIV. en.
  26. Web site: 2020-11-13. Ann Arbor Symphony adds online learning materials for music teachers. 2021-02-13. The Hub. en-US.
  27. Web site: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Announces New Teacher Resource Hub. 2021-02-17. www.weloveannarbor.com. 13 November 2020 . en-US.

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