OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks of Old Lyme has announced the appointment of Michael “Mic” Herring as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in artist management, chamber music, and non-profit leadership, Herring brings energy and enthusiasm to his new role as Musical Masterworks’ first Executive Director.
Herring has had a distinguished career, currently serving as the Senior Director of Booking & Operations for Young Concert Artists (YCA) in New York City, where he co-manages a roster of emerging classical musicians and spearheads YCA’s chamber music touring ensemble, YCA on Tour.
He has previously worked with renowned management firms such as Kirshbaum Associates and Alliance Artist Management, where he represented celebrated artists and ensembles including The Tallis Scholars, Jordi Savall, the Spektral Quartet, among others.
In the early part of his career, Herring served as the Manager of the Musicians from Marlboro, the touring ensemble of the Marlboro Music Festival, the Southern Vermont-based chamber music festival. From 2016 through 2022, he also served as the Managing Director of The Dessoff Choirs in New York City, where he led major projects like a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem at Alice Tully Hall, honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Musical Masterworks in this exciting new leadership role at such a pivotal moment,” said Herring. “The organization has a long history of artistic excellence, and I look forward to building on that legacy by working with Artistic Director Tessa Lark to facilitate her innovative programming and broaden our reach within the community.”
He continued, “Musical Masterworks has the potential to be a catalyst for even greater cultural engagement, and I look forward to an exciting future ahead for this amazing organization.”
In addition to his work in artist management, Herring co-founded Chamber Music Chicago in 2018, a non-profit concert series in residence at the Holtschneider Performance Center. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from DePaul University and a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University.
A spokesperson for Musical Masterworks comments, “We are confident that Herring’s unique combination of non-profit experience, passion for chamber music, and commitment to community engagement will lead the organization into an exciting new era.”
Musical Masterworks is dedicated to presenting world-class chamber music performances in an intimate setting, enriching the cultural life of the community. Through diverse programming and educational outreach, Musical Masterworks seeks to inspire and connect audiences of all ages.
For more information, visit www.musicalmasterworks.org.