Emily Fritz-Endres.
In Wednesday’s (12/4) EarRelevant, William Ford writes, “As the new executive director of the Albany Symphony in Albany, New York, Emily Fritz-Endres is making waves in the symphony orchestra world…. Fritz-Endres’s time at the Atlanta [Symphony Orchestra] was particularly formative, as she participated in an innovative two-year executive management fellowship … Her work in Atlanta not only honed her leadership skills but also deepened her understanding of how orchestras can connect meaningfully with their communities.” Fritz-Endres: “After eight years with the Boston Symphony and earning my MBA, I felt ready for a change. While there’s great value in deeply understanding one organization, especially one as complex and dynamic as the Boston Symphony, I wanted to broaden my perspective. I felt that experiencing different orchestras and seeing how they tackle challenges and embrace service to their communities … would help me become a more creative and effective leader. So, I went to Atlanta for a two-year executive management fellowship … founded by the League of American Orchestras … The League offered a fellowship program to mid-career professionals … Jennifer Barlament, executive director of the Atlanta Symphony, an alumna of this program, wanted to provide a management fellowship specific to the Atlanta Symphony…. This experience was invaluable in preparing me for my first executive director role, now at the Albany Symphony.”
