Jennifer Spiering, a native of Manitowoc, will become executive director of the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra following the retirement of Peggy Pitz.
“I am excited to join the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra and be part of an organization that brings incredible music to our community,” said Spiering. “I look forward to supporting the orchestra’s work and helping continue to grow meaningful musical experiences for audiences across the region.”
She holds a master of arts in psychology of music from the University of Sheffield (UK) and a bachelor of arts in music industry and French from Valparaiso University, with additional study abroad experience through Boston University in Paris. Most recently, she served as an elementary music teacher with Manitowoc Public Schools. Prior to returning to the Manitowoc community, Jennifer worked with Arizona Musicfest, where she held roles as development and donor relations coordinator and development and patron services associate. Her experience includes roles in event coordination, arts administration, and community programming, international arts organizations, and music education programs serving youth and families.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra as a board member, board president, and, since 2014, as Executive Director,” Pitz said. “I am so grateful to our board members, music director Dylan Chmura-Moore, our musicians, and our patrons for their steadfast support and commitment, and I am pleased to welcome our new Executive Director Jennifer Spierling, and wish her every success as she builds on this strong foundation.”
