Community Engagement Initiatives: Exploring Audience Development in West Coast Symphony Orchestras by Julia M. Robertson A Master’s Project Presented to the Arts and Administration Program of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Arts Management June 2008 Community Engagement Initiatives iii Acknowledgements I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the many people who have contributed to the completion of my research and this master’s degree. I would like to thank my research and faculty advisor, Dr. Patricia Dewey, for her wonderful guidance and support through this process; I could not have done this without her. To the faculty and staff of the University of Oregon Arts and Administration program, thank you for your wisdom, insight, and enthusiasm. I will greatly miss my AAD colleagues; I am grateful to have been a part of such an amazing group of people. Thank you to my parents, family and friends who have always believed in me and my decisions, and especially to my mom, Joanne, for her unfailing love and support. Community Engagement Initiatives iv JULIA M. ROBERTSON___________________________________
[email protected] EDUCATION Master of Science in Arts Management received 6/08, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance received 5/02 with honors, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA. Santa Rosa High School, graduated 6/98 with honors. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 9/07 to 6/08: Graduate Research Fellow, Center for Community Arts and Cultural Policy, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Provided assistance for research-related projects, coordinated events, created and distributed marketing materials, devised annual report, compiled information and created proposal documents for the Vice President of Research, gathered information and updated current Center budget for 2008-2009.