The Jacksonville Symphony announced Nov. 10 that it named Alison Bolton as vice president and general manager.
The symphony said Bolton will oversee production operations and performance logistics, including rehearsals, engagements and concerts.
Her responsibilities will include managing concert production, setting and monitoring budgets, overseeing touring and recording projects and administering labor agreements with musicians and stagehands.
She will serve as the primary liaison between musicians and symphony leadership.
According to her LinkedIn page, Bolton previously was San Diego Symphony managing director of artistic planning.
Before that, she was vice president, artistic and orchestra operations for the Nashville Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, among other roles with those organizations.
“Alison’s depth of experience, steady leadership and passion for the art form will strengthen the Symphony as we continue to reach new artistic heights,” said Courtney Lewis, Jacksonville Symphony music director in a news release.
Bolton will begin her role Nov. 24
“It’s a privilege to join the Jacksonville Symphony’s senior leadership team at such an energizing moment for this remarkable organization,” Bolton said in the release. “I’m eager to collaborate with the senior leadership team, Music Director Courtney Lewis, the musicians and the production team to continue advancing the Symphony’s operational success.”
Bolton has a master’s in music, viola performance/music history from the University of Akron and a bachelor’s in music, viola performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.