Artistic Director, Zuill Bailey
Zuill Bailey, one of the most sought after cellists performing today just got busier. Bailey has been appointed as the Artistic Director designate of the Sitka Summer Music Festival and series.
The announcement was made by Paul Rosenthal, Artistic Director of the Music Festival for nearly 40 years. Mr. Rosenthal, a world renowned violinist, will step down from the position in 2012, on the eve of his 70th birthday. Zuill Bailey will act as Associate Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival and series and work hand in hand with Paul Rosenthal to insure the level of artistry and leadership continues through the transition and beyond. Paul Rosenthal, stated, “Zuill Bailey, a magnificent cellist, known for having the highest artistic integrity, imagination, vision and leadership skills will prove to be an invigorating inspiration for the Sitka Summer Music Festival and series.” The musical excellence of the Sitka Summer Music Festival and series inspires enthusiastic praise from Mr. Bailey. “I am truly honored to carry the torch for such a prestigious festival that makes an incredible impact on the arts and the State of Alaska.” In addition to his extensive performing schedule, cellist Zuill Bailey is an exclusive Telarc recording artist, the Artistic Director of the El Paso Pro Musica Chamber Music Festival and series, and is Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at El Paso. | Executive Director, Bobi Rinehart
In 1996, I moved to Sitka and was introduced to the Sitka Summer Music Festival by a dear friend of the Festival, the late Warren Christianson -- I have been hooked ever since.
In 2005, I returned to Alaska after working in Seattle as the Executive Director of North Pacific Marine Science Foundation. In the Fall of 2007, I had the good fortune to be chosen as the the Executive Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival. This job is a dream come true for me. Thank you! Sitka Summer Music Festival Board of Directors
 On the stage in Sitka by Clark J Mishler
Dan Jones, President
Stef Steffen, Vice President Dirk White, Treasurer Joyce Hughes, Secretary Jeff Budd Cynthia Gibson Cindy Westergaard Sitka Summer Music Festival Foundation
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