Tyler Rand

Tyler Rand
Born
Holden, Massachusetts
EducationSouthern Adventist University (B.S.)
Harvard University
OccupationExecutive Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Known forArts 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]

References

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