Albany Symphony Names David Hyslop Interim Executive Director

ALBANY — The Albany Symphony announced the appointment of David Hyslop as interim executive director. 

Hyslop’s resume includes 58 years in the orchestra industry, acting as the former CEO to the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony, Oregon Symphony, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, as well as the interim executive director for more than 15 musical organizations. He was born in Schenectady. 

Hyslop has spent 32 of his 58-year career as the chief executive officer for three of the nation’s top symphony orchestras including the Minnesota Orchestra (1991-2003), St. Louis Symphony (1978-1991), and Oregon Symphony (1972-1978). Since 2004, Hyslop has spearheaded consulting projects throughout the country. His many consulting projects have included executive searches, strategic planning, development feasibility studies for endowment campaigns, and the Wheaton Grand Theater redevelopment and business planning project in Illinois.