KARINA BHARNE has been named executive director of Symphony Tacoma in Washington State, effective in September. Bharne is currently interim executive director at the San Antonio Symphony, where she worked to stabilize operations during a time of significant organizational change. Her roles at San Antonio Symphony also included vice president/general manager and director of orchestra personnel. Previously, Bharne was managing director of operations for Canada’s Goh Ballet in Vancouver, British Columbia, and served in a variety of roles with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in trombone performance and master’s degree in arts management from Carnegie Mellon University. Bharne replaces Andy Buelow, who left Symphony Tacoma in December after a decade in the role, and Kit Evans, who has served as interim executive director since January.
Posted June 26, 2018
