Marble City Opera Appoints New Managing Director
By Francisco SalazarMarble City Opera has announced the appointment of Lisa Muci Eckhoff as the company’s new Managing Director.
Eckhoff will work in partnership with Founding Artistic Director Kathryn Frady and the Marble City Opera Board of Directors and will oversee the organization’s administrative operations, fundraising, community partnerships, marketing, and strategic development.
Eckhoff added, “Marble City Opera has built a reputation for producing innovative, intimate opera experiences that connect deeply with audiences. I’m honored to join the organization at such an exciting time and look forward to working alongside Kathryn, the Board of Directors, our artists, volunteers, and supporters to continue growing Marble City Opera’s impact throughout our community.”
Eckhoff has built a career dedicated to making the arts accessible, engaging, and relevant. She began developing her leadership experience during her career as a full-time violinist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, where she performed in every titled section position, appeared as a soloist, and served on numerous musicians’ committees. Her service as a Citizen Grant Panelist for the Tennessee Arts Commission furthered her work in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. She also served as Executive Director of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association and successfully guided the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also served on the boards of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and ARISE Choral Ensemble. She remains an active performer with the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, and the nationally recognized Sphinx Symphony Orchestra.
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