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Burton Alter
The president of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors has been asked to join the leadership of the League of American Orchestras, whose website describes the organization as “the only national organization dedicated solely to the orchestral experience … (and) a nexus of knowledge and innovation, advocacy, and leadership advancement for managers, musicians, volunteers, and boards.”
“League of American Orchestras Chair Lowell J. Noteboom has announced the appointment of New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) Board President, Burton Alter, along with five others, to the League’s Board of Directors. The six new members, who will each serve three-year terms, were elected by the League board during its annual meeting in June,” according to a press release issued on Monday by the New Haven Symphony, whose executive director, Elaine Carroll, was quoted as saying, “Burton has been a tremendous advocate for classical music and arts education in the Greater New Haven area and nationally though his work with the Guild for Community Arts Education. He has a rare ability to build consensus and to engage volunteers in pursuing an artistic vision.”
The New Haven Symphony’s press release indicates that “Alter, a retired attorney, has served on the Board of Directors of the NHSO for four years … is also a trustee of the National Guild for Community Arts Education and was formerly board president of Neighborhood Music School.”
In a press release issued by the League, Noteboom said, “The League is committed to providing strong leadership for orchestras in a time of dramatic change … We look forward to drawing on the expertise of this group of proven leaders who care deeply about sustaining and deepening the valuable role America’s orchestras play in their communities.”
Alter, who lives in Woodbridge, will join Angelo Fatta, Jim Hasler, John Hayes, James Mabie, and Robert Peiser on the League’s Board, according to the organization’s press release. Read brief biographical sketches of each newly elected League director here.