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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Seeks President & Executive Director

institutional · 2026-05-22

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), founded in 1935 and a Grammy Award-winning institution, is hiring a President & Executive Director. The role reports to the Board Chair and partners with Music Director JoAnn Falletta, who has led the orchestra to national prominence through touring, broadcasts, and over 50 recordings. The BPO performs at Kleinhans Music Hall, an acclaimed acoustic venue, and serves over 40,000 patrons annually while reaching 35,000 students via education programs. The salary range is $300,000–$350,000. Applications are directed to Anissa Conner at DHR Global.

Key facts

  • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra seeks President & Executive Director
  • Founded in 1935, Grammy Award-winning orchestra
  • Reports to Board Chair, partners with Music Director JoAnn Falletta
  • Performs at Kleinhans Music Hall
  • Serves 40,000+ patrons annually
  • Reaches 35,000+ students through education programs
  • Salary range $300,000–$350,000
  • Apply via Anissa Conner at DHR Global

Entities

Artists

  • JoAnn Falletta

Institutions

  • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
  • DHR Global
  • Kleinhans Music Hall

Locations

  • Buffalo
  • New York
  • United States

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