Grant Meachum
Director, Live at Orchestra Hall at Minnesota Orchestra- Claim this Profile
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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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Director, Live at Orchestra Hall
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Feb 2015 - Present
Plan and execute a season of 20-25 productions on the “Live at Orchestra Hall” (O-Live) series. In partnership with Principal Conductor Sarah Hicks and the Orchestra’s Artistic Advisory Committee, implement a programming strategy that is consistent with the Orchestra’s mission and artistic profile. Create collaborative programming with artists such as Dessa, Cloud Cult, Dan Wilson Charles Lazarus and The Steeles. Executive Producer of the annual "Home for the Holidays" production, as well as the November 2019 album "Sound the Bells - Recorded Live at Orchestra Hall" featuring Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra Show less
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Director, Vocal Division
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2014
Managed a roster of 33 vocal artists, securing engagements for opera, concert and recital work and collaborating with each artist to create and institute a career plan. In the 13-14 season I increased total vocal revenues by 30% and opera contracts by 400% over the previous season. Managed a roster of 33 vocal artists, securing engagements for opera, concert and recital work and collaborating with each artist to create and institute a career plan. In the 13-14 season I increased total vocal revenues by 30% and opera contracts by 400% over the previous season.
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Director of Artistic Operations
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
As a member of the orchestra’s senior management team, I led the planning and execution of a season of 66 concert events with a full-time contract roster of 84 musicians. I worked in partnership with Music Director Carolyn Kuan to create artistic programs and initiatives and maintain consistently high musical standards. Principal duties included identifying and engaging guest artists, developing and managing a $3.5 million departmental budget, chairing orchestra committee and meeting regularly with musician and union leadership to discuss concerns and new initiatives, and attending rehearsals and performances to monitor the musical product. Show less
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Yale University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director, Yale Opera
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Sep 2006 - Feb 2011
Directed artistic, academic, and financial administration of graduate opera program at the Yale School of Music. Duties included collaboration with Artistic Director and faculty in season planning, auditions and casting; serving as lead producer of all mainstage productions; negotiating contracts for guest artists; creating weekly and long-term scheduling; and coordinating the program's marketing and fundraising activities. Directed artistic, academic, and financial administration of graduate opera program at the Yale School of Music. Duties included collaboration with Artistic Director and faculty in season planning, auditions and casting; serving as lead producer of all mainstage productions; negotiating contracts for guest artists; creating weekly and long-term scheduling; and coordinating the program's marketing and fundraising activities.
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Artistic Administrator
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May 2001 - Aug 2006
In collaboration with Music Director and General Director, administered casting, artistic hiring, and season planning. In collaboration with Music Director and General Director, administered casting, artistic hiring, and season planning.
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Education
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Butler University
Bachelor of Science, Arts Administration