Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
Martha A. Robinson has a diverse work experience spanning over several organizations and roles. Martha A. began their career as a Marketing and Public Relations Graduate Assistant at Drexel University in 2004. From there, they joined Group Motion Multi Media Dance Theatre in 2002 as the Director of Marketing and Development, responsible for funding communications and marketing strategies. In 2007, they joined the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, starting as the Associate Director of Development and later becoming the Director of Development and Chief Advancement Officer. Additionally, they served as a Board Member for the Boston Dance Alliance from 2008 to 2015. Prior to that, they worked in Special Events for Pierce Camp Birchmont from 1999 to 2008. Overall, Martha's experience showcases their expertise in development, communication, and marketing in the arts and non-profit sectors.
Martha A. Robinson earned a B.F.A. in Dance/Choreography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2002. Martha A. later pursued an M.S. in Arts Administration from Drexel University, completing the degree in 2006.
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
Founded in 1958, the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' (BYSO) mission is to encourage musical excellence in a professional and supportive environment by providing the highest-quality orchestra training and performance opportunities to qualified musicians, grades K–12, while making its programs accessible to under-served communities through financial assistance and outreach. BYSO has evolved from a single orchestra to one of Boston’s most prestigious arts organizations, with a programmatic scope that includes three full symphonic orchestras, a string training orchestra, six chamber orchestras, a preparatory wind ensemble, a chamber music program, and a nationally recognized string training program that provides rigorous instruction to students from underrepresented communities. Each year BYSO auditions nearly 750 students from throughout New England, ages 7–18, and accepts approximately 450 young musicians. This opportunity offers the highest quality coaching and 20 performances in some of Boston’s finest venues. Every other year, the organization’s most advanced ensemble (BYS) concludes the season with an international tour. BYSO has served thousands of young musicians as one of the largest and most comprehensive youth orchestras in the United State and today is recognized nationally as a model music and arts education organization. With a vision to educate young people from all demographics, BYSO holds excellence in music education at the heart of all of its activities.