Sarasota Orchestra
RoseAnne McCabe has extensive work experience in the music industry. RoseAnne served as the Vice President of Operations at Sarasota Orchestra since 2019. Prior to that, they held various leadership roles at the organization, including Vice President of the Sarasota Music Festival from 2016 to 2019 and Vice President of the Sarasota Music Festival and Education Programs from 2011 to 2016. RoseAnne also served as the Director and Administrative Director of the Sarasota Music Festival from 2003 to 2011 and 2000 to 2003, respectively. Before working at Sarasota Orchestra, McCabe was the Director of Admissions at Eastern Music Festival from 1998 to 2000.
RoseAnne McCabe attended Indiana University Bloomington from 1984 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor's degree (BM) and a Master's degree (MM) in Music-performance. In May 2021, they obtained a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.
Sarasota Orchestra
For over 70 years, the Sarasota Orchestra has been entertaining music lovers from around the region, and visitors from around the world. The 80-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. In 2008 the organization unveiled a new name and logo with a package that offers new series, new concerts and a whole new way to experience live music, along with the timeless classics. An arts leader in the community, the Sarasota Orchestra has a dual mission dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education. The Sarasota Orchestra's acclaimed music education program includes the 60-year-old Youth Orchestra, which features five ensembles – the most advanced of which, The Youth Philharmonic, made its Carnegie Hall debut in 2008. The Sarasota Orchestra also offers music lessons for students of all ages and abilities, sponsors multiple community outreach programs and is the parent program of the Sarasota Music Festival.