Debora Kang

Experience

1. Director of Education

   Detroit Symphony Orchestra

   Oct 2017 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Oversee the DSO’s Educational Concert Series (ECS), Super Saturdays, Music Education Professional Development and Community Discovery programsDevelop orchestral performances and webcasts for the youth that are dynamic, interactive, visually engaging, artistically compelling, and support the goals of the Core Music Standards/National Standards for Music EducationEnhances the DSO’s commitment to lifelong learning by developing new initiatives in early childhood education, professional training, and adult enrichmentImproves educational outcomes by refining program design, implementation and evaluation processesDevelops marketing collateral, educational materials and distributes communications to teachers and students for the ECS, educational outreach initiatives and in-school residenciesUtilizes networking and marketing skills to identify, develop and maintain healthy relationships with local and state-wide school administrators and teachers, state music education departments, media and community to secure participation in ECS performances and to promote and develop partnerships and programs music educationDevelops and oversees the full scope of anticipation, engagement and response activities for the DSO’s Discovery initiatives. Negotiates fees and manages music education activities for DSO musicians and DSO-sanctioned teaching artists in schools and communities; works with Educational Coordinator and Community Engagement department to schedule Educational Optional Work for DSO musicians.Oversees the Civic Youth Ensembles Training Programs which includes 12 Youth Orchestras and Ensembles and 2 Community Ensembles.DEI CommitteeEquity Champion co-chairLeague of American Orchestras Youth Orchestra Division Board

Education

• Berklee College of Music

  Bachelor of Arts, Music Business and Management

  2004 — 2006

• New York University

  Masters, Performing Arts Administration

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Pro Tools
• Music Education
• Microsoft Office
• Non-Profits
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Teaching
• Piano
• Music Theory
• Fundraising
• Theatre
• Orchestral Music
• Classical
• Arts Administration
• Event Planning
• Grant Writing
• Singing
• Music Industry
• Performing Arts