Sydney Schless

Sydney Schless, MBA, is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the arts sector, currently serving as the Director of Marketing for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra since March 2022. Prior to this role, Sydney held the position of Director of Marketing & Communications at the Jacksonville Symphony from July 2017 to March 2022, where responsibilities included analyzing patron data to devise strategies for increasing attendance and revenue. Sydney also has a solid foundation in communications from earlier roles, including Communications Coordinator at the Jacksonville Symphony and Campus Visitation Graduate Assistant at Stetson University. Sydney holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's Degree in Music with a focus in Business and a minor in Psychology from Stetson University. Additional training includes the League of American Orchestras' Essentials of Orchestra Management.