The New York Philharmonic has named GARY A. PADMORE director of education and community engagement, beginning in July. He will oversee the Philharmonic’s education programs, including the Young People’s Concerts; help expand the orchestra’s community partnerships; and develop relationships with youth training programs to promote diversity and inclusion in the future ranks of professional musicians. Most recently, he was the director of education and community at the New York City-based Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Prior to that, he was associate director of programs at Midori & Friends, which provides music instruction and enrichment programs in public schools. Padmore was previously education director for the Brooklyn Philharmonic, a teaching artist at American Composers Orchestra and Police Athletic League, and an adjunct lecturer at Queens College. A trumpet player and native New Yorker, he has a bachelor’s degree in music from Queens College, a master’s degree from Mannes School of Music, and an advanced certificate in music education from Queens College. This year, he is completing the League of American Orchestras’ Emerging Leaders Program.
Posted June 14, 2018
