Carolyn Nishon

Arts & Culture

🔒On the Record: Portland Symphony’s new executive director aims to expand audience reach

With strategic planning underway and the holiday concert season just ahead, Mainebiz sat down with Derek Beckvold to find out more about his background and plans.

Arts & Culture

Portland Symphony names its next executive director

Derek Beckvold, managing director of the Boston Philharmonic since July 2024, will succeed Carolyn Nishon as executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

Arts & Culture

Portland Symphony’s 100th season will also be the last for executive director

Carolyn Nishon, a Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honoree in 2022, will stay in he position until the end of July.

C-suite

‘Throw out your script’ and other takeaways from the Mainebiz Women’s Leadership Forum

Panelists from a variety of industries offered tips on effective communication and leadership.

Arts & Culture

Portland Symphony raises record $5.9M in ongoing capital campaign

The Portland Symphony Orchestra has raised $5.9 million in its capital campaign, bringing the orchestra closer to its goal of collecting $6.5 million by December 2020.

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