Asheville Music School Board of Directors announces their new Executive Director, Charlotte Sommers. Charlotte
has been working for AMS as Development Director since January 2015, and has
been instrumental in securing numerous grants and new fundraising opportunities
for the school, and will continue to do so as Executive Director.
Charlotte brings with her a wealth of arts-related nonprofit
experience. While living in Maryland, she was the Executive Director of
BlackRock Center for the Arts, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit performing
arts and education center with a $1.4 million operating budget. Charlotte
booked and managed an annual season of 40 national touring artists and
ensembles in jazz, classical, folk, and pop music; oversaw the education
program, including classes and summer camps in music, dance, theater, and
visual arts. She also led the organization through the 2008 recession without
major program or staff cuts, led the annual fundraising campaign, and played a
major role in the record-breaking 10th Anniversary Gala fundraiser.
As a career arts administrator who has held leadership positions
in major arts organizations for more than 15 years, Charlotte has succeeded in
working with boards and staff members to sustain and expand programming through
sound fiscal management, strategic planning, fundraising, and by forging
community partnerships. We know she will continue to put her skills to work at
Asheville Music School and are thrilled to have her as our new Executive
Director.
“The positive impact
that AMS music education and outreach programming is making in our community
cannot be overstated," says Charlotte. "I am excited about the opportunity to lead the
organization in finding ways to build our capacity and broaden our reach.”
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