Oakland Symphony Employee Directory
MusiciansCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Oakland Symphony is a mid-sized organization based in Oakland, California, that blends orchestral and choral performance with youth education to strengthen the East Bay community through live concerts and lifelong learning. It functions as a regional orchestra with components including the Oakland Symphony Chorus and the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra, each led by its own conductor. In 2024, Kedrick Armstrong was named the organization’s music director, following a history in which Michael Morgan served as Music Director & Conductor. The ensemble serves residents of Oakland and the broader East Bay seeking classical music experiences and educational opportunities for young musicians, with the Youth Orchestra totaling over 100 students aged 12 to 22 from across the region. It engages in collaborations with other performing arts groups and related initiatives, contributing to the cultural landscape of the East Bay.