The Cleveland Orchestra, based in Cleveland, is one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1918 by the pianist and impresario Adella Prentiss Hughes, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at Severance Hall.

Performing Arts

The Cleveland Orchestra

André Gremillet

Carolyn Todd

Nicole Futoran

Kristina Zerbe

Katie Shames

Taylor Mills Logan

Don Williams

Terry Mertz

Courtney Nurre

Jessica Marker

Jacob Young

Morgan Krebs

Hali Bridges

Angel Tyler

Amy Egle

Abigail Pitts

Faith Smith

Ashley Best

Sarah Kelly

Andria Hoy

Rebecca Calkin

Deborah Parchem

Jane Medoro

Craig Rich

Patrick O’brien

Kevin Whitman

Jejuana Brown

Sean Brewster

Jane Hargraft

Lisa Durkin

Ryan Buckley

Joan Katz Napoli

James E. Menger

Ron Willner

Julie Stapf

Ross Binnie

Carrie Marcantonio

Dan Slentz

Leah Monder

Lauren Generette

Mark Williams

Christophe Abi-Nassif

The Development and Fundraising team at The Cleveland Orchestra is responsible for securing financial support through major gifts, annual funds, and grants from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This team crafts and implements fundraising campaigns, manages donor relationships, and organizes special events to engage and cultivate patrons, ensuring the orchestra's financial sustainability and enhancing its community impact.

Development and Fundraising

Operations and Administration

Human Resources and Management

Development and Fundraising

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Operations and Administration

Human Resources and Management