Dr. Sarah Southard
executive director
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Sarah Southard serves as NMYO’s Executive Director. In order to achieve the organization’s mission, she oversees NMYO’s programs and staff, works to build and strengthen partnerships with other community and arts organizations, and develops the organization’s capacity through grants and fundraising to ensure its long-term success and sustainability. She works closely with the Music Director and entire music staff to deliver NMYO’s exemplary ensemble training programs. |
With many years of collegiate teaching experience in Massachusetts and Michigan, Dr. Southard also held administrative roles for the Musical Arts Academy at Hope College, the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, and the Wisconsin Youth Orchestras.
A professional freelance oboist, in 2024 Dr. Southard performed the Goossens Oboe Concerto with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in Holland, MI. She holds three degrees in oboe performance; a BM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a MM from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and the DMA from Michigan State University.
Dr. Southard finds joy in working with young musicians whether it be giving private oboe lessons or through her work with youth ensembles including the Wisconsin Youth Orchestra and the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. Dr. Southard’s background in teaching, performing, as well as her administrative experiences, serves her well as NMYO’s Executive Director.
A professional freelance oboist, in 2024 Dr. Southard performed the Goossens Oboe Concerto with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in Holland, MI. She holds three degrees in oboe performance; a BM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a MM from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and the DMA from Michigan State University.
Dr. Southard finds joy in working with young musicians whether it be giving private oboe lessons or through her work with youth ensembles including the Wisconsin Youth Orchestra and the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. Dr. Southard’s background in teaching, performing, as well as her administrative experiences, serves her well as NMYO’s Executive Director.
