grant meachum

director, live at orchestra hall

About

Specialties: Artist relations, operations management, contract negotiation, financial management

Country

united states

City

minneapolis

Industry

music

Skill

arts administration, music, classical, performing arts, opera, orchestral music, musical theatre, chamber music, theatre, contract negotiation, music education, concerts, stage, music theory, event planning, nonprofits, singing, fundraising, vocal, festivals, ensemble, conducting, vocal coaching, orchestration, a&r, non profits, art, composition, piano, event management, choral conducting, entertainment, drama, pianist, oratorio, acting, music history, music industry, contemporary music, choral, music production, improvisation, talent management, recording, editing

Experience

director, vocal division

dispeker artists

2013-4 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

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.

director of artistic operations

hartford symphony orchestra

2011-2 - 2013-4 · 2 yrs 3 mos

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.

artistic administrator

boston lyric opera

2001-5 - 2006-8 · 5 yrs 4 mos

In collaboration with Music Director and General Director, administered casting, artistic hiring, and season planning.

managing director, yale opera

yale university

2006-9 - 2011-2 · 4 yrs 6 mos

* 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.

director, live at orchestra hall

minnesota orchestra

2015-2 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

The Minnesota Orchestra, now recognized as one of America's leading orchestras, presents nearly 200 classical, pops and jazz concerts annually, heard live by 400,000 people—including more than 85,000 students who participate in our education and outreach programs.Our Orchestra tours regionally, nationally and internationally. We are heard on radio stations across the country on award-winning broadcasts produced by Minnesota Public Radio and through a vast collection of recordings, dating back to the 1920s. The Minnesota Orchestra makes its home at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis.