In Thursday’s (6/11) The Recorder (Ponte Vedra, FL), an unbylined article states, “The Jacksonville Symphony has extended the contract of President and CEO Steven B. Libman through June 30, 2031. Under the agreement, Libman will continue to lead the symphony’s strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, music education, operations and financial management functions…. Since joining the Jacksonville Symphony on Feb. 1, 2020, Libman has guided the organization through a period of significant financial and institutional growth while supporting an era of continued artistic success…. With more than 40 years of leadership experience, Libman has built a distinguished career leading major orchestras, ballet companies, theaters and performing arts centers across the country. Throughout his career, he has … developed innovative approaches to strategic planning, fundraising, branding, audience development and institutional growth…. ‘Serving as the president and CEO for the Jacksonville Symphony has been the highlight of my career … I have the good fortune to partner with our brilliant Music Director Courtney Lewis, to work with an incredible staff, a wonderful board of directors and the best musicians in the country. Together we bring the joy of symphonic music and music education to over 180,000 people each year,’ said Libman.”
