Elizabeth Fairfield
Board Liaison & Special Projects Manager at Grand Teton Music Festival- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Grand Teton Music Festival
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Liaison & Special Projects Manager
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May 2022 - Present
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Orchestra Personnel and Artistic Administrator
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
- Collaborated with the artistic and personnel departments to help start the 2021-2022 season in the new hall - Collaborated with the artistic and personnel departments to help start the 2021-2022 season in the new hall
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Kansas City Symphony
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
- Supported the 80 musicians of the Kansas City Symphony, upheld all aspects of the CBA, generated rosters and rehearsal orders, ran rehearsals and performances, and hired substitute and extra musicians as needed- Coordinated national auditions, posting the opening, publishing excerpts and repertoire lists, gathering resumes, communicating with applicants, proctoring onstage, working with the committee through the process- Helped launch the Mobile Music Box initiative in Fall 2020, working with community partners to deploy 16 different ensembles of KCS musicians to perform over 140 outdoor performances, reaching over 24,000 people
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Carnegie Hall
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Performing Arts
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200 - 300 Employee
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Orchestra Manager for NYO2
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
- Managed one of the National Youth Ensembles, a free orchestra program through Carnegie Hall for the 2019 and 2021 programs- Supported the 80 high school participants, New World Symphony Fellows, and faculty members for this month-long program including a residency at SUNY Purchase, and a 2021 video recording session, and a 2019 tour to Miami Beach, FL to perform at New World Center, with a 2019 culminating performance at Carnegie Hall- Oversaw personnel, schedule, and seating assignments, coordinated stage setup, and aided in travel details in conjunction with Carnegie Hall staff, New World Symphony staff, and other production personnel
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Artist Services and Assistant to the Music Director
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
- Served as primary contact for guest artists and conductors for Classics, Pops, and Education programs, and special events; communicated with artist managers for contract execution, schedule, logistics, travel, outreach events, and additional details of the engagement- Created and maintained Music Director’s calendar, scheduled hotel and travel, assisted at all rehearsal and performance services, and attended all other MSO events with the Music Director as requested- Prepared artistic budget, ensured timely fee payments, and tracked all other associated expenses
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Artist Liaison and Assistant to the Music Director
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic Intern
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
- Streamlined travel, housing, and performance information for each of the 90 musicians who perform during the six-week festival, provided transportation as necessary and served as primary contact- Managed the Artistic Director’s calendar and appointment schedule, sent invitations for events, corresponded with artists, donors, and friends of the festival - Streamlined travel, housing, and performance information for each of the 90 musicians who perform during the six-week festival, provided transportation as necessary and served as primary contact- Managed the Artistic Director’s calendar and appointment schedule, sent invitations for events, corresponded with artists, donors, and friends of the festival
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Minnesota Orchestra
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Intern
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
- Worked closely with the Director of Education to facilitate logistics for the 24 performances of five Young People’s and Family Concerts the 2014-15 season, reaching 40,000 students and families- Explored repertoire and themes for current and future seasons with area music specialists- Assisted in production of curriculum and homeschool workshops for Young People’s Concerts, Side-by-Side rehearsals, musician visits to area schools
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Ticket Office Representative
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
- Navigated Patron’s Edge and online resources to efficiently aid patrons on the phone and in person for single ticket and subscription purchases- Served as interim volunteer coordinator, collaborating with Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra to support the 80-member volunteer usher program
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Operations Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
- Launched ticketing and email correspondence systems, and prepared printed materials and online content for this highly collaborative, start-up music company for its inaugural season- Participated in production meetings at each performance venue and assisted with various lighting, sound, and venue design - Launched ticketing and email correspondence systems, and prepared printed materials and online content for this highly collaborative, start-up music company for its inaugural season- Participated in production meetings at each performance venue and assisted with various lighting, sound, and venue design
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St. Olaf College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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St. Olaf Orchestra Student Manager
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
- Coordinate musicians, instruments and equipment for performances on campus and domestic tours, allowing music-making to be our focus- Organize work crews and delegated tasks to promote efficiency of this 100-member ensemble- Participate in Orchestra Council meetings to help plan social events for the ensemble
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Arts Management TA
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
- Evaluated assignments, such as students' video interview presentations with an arts professional
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Front of House Staff
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
- Hosted recitals individually and worked with a 15 member team to manage 4,000 patrons at sold out high-profile guest artist concerts- Communicated with a stage manager to ensure that each performance ran smoothly- Oversaw volunteer ushers at each performance - Hosted recitals individually and worked with a 15 member team to manage 4,000 patrons at sold out high-profile guest artist concerts- Communicated with a stage manager to ensure that each performance ran smoothly- Oversaw volunteer ushers at each performance
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Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
- Worked closely with the Executive Director and summer intern to facilitate the summer art exhibits- Expedited correspondence with artists and donors and organized mailing lists- Reconciled cash from sales and compiled daily sales reports - Worked closely with the Executive Director and summer intern to facilitate the summer art exhibits- Expedited correspondence with artists and donors and organized mailing lists- Reconciled cash from sales and compiled daily sales reports
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Education
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St. Olaf College
Bachelor’s Degree, Music