Sydney Apel

Sydney Apel currently serves as the Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager at the San Francisco Symphony, overseeing hiring, onboarding, and logistical planning for musicians. Previously, Sydney held positions such as Assistant Ensemble Manager and Librarian at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where responsibilities included managing rehearsal schedules and maintaining the orchestral library. Additional experience includes serving as the Aspen Festival Orchestra Manager at the Aspen Music Festival and School, Ensemble Manager at the Hartt School Community Division, and Personnel and Operations Manager for the Hartt Orchestra. Sydney's early career includes roles as Ensemble Manager at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and Student Life Office Coordinator at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Sydney holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Management from the University of Hartford.