Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and other music ensembles

Alsop has founded multiple professional music groups: NY String Ensemble in 1981, the female jazz ensemble String Fever, and in 1984 Concordia, a 50-piece orchestra specializing in 20th century American music. In 2002 she also founded Taki Concordia Conducting Fellowship (now Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship) for female conductors. Alsop is also invested in music education. Some initiatives she made while at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra include a Webumentary Film Series, a free iTunes podcast titled "Clueless About Classical" & the OrchKids program directed at underprivileged Baltimore youth. Alsop believes that music has the power to change lives and is internationally known for her innovative approach to programming & audience development. In 2022 she created "Breaking Barriers", an annual summer festival celebrating women composers, conductors & artists.

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