Music Academy of the West (Santa Barbara, Cal.) has announced the appointment of PATRICK POSEY as vice president for artistic planning and educational programs. The appointment is effective September 17, 2012, but Posey will be on hand for the Music Academy’s 65th anniversary season this summer. Since 2007 he has served as director of orchestral activities and planning at The Juilliard School; he had previously worked at Juilliard as orchestra manager, orchestra personnel manager, and assistant orchestra librarian. Posey holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in saxophone performance from Louisiana State University and the University of Michigan, respectively. 

Posted May 22, 2012