Debora Kang
About Debora Kang
Debora Kang serves as the Director of Education at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where she manages various educational programs and initiatives. She has a background in music education and administration, having previously worked at the New York Philharmonic and Berklee College of Music.
Work at Detroit Symphony Orchestra
As the Director of Education at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2017, Debora Kang manages various educational initiatives. She oversees the Educational Concert Series, Super Saturdays, Music Education Professional Development, and Community Discovery programs. Kang enhances lifelong learning by creating new programs focused on early childhood education, professional training, and adult enrichment. She develops orchestral performances and webcasts for youth that align with the Core Music Standards and National Standards for Music Education. Additionally, she oversees the Civic Youth Ensembles Training Programs, which consist of 12 Youth Orchestras and Ensembles and 2 Community Ensembles.
Education and Expertise
Debora Kang holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business and Management from Berklee College of Music, which she attended from 2004 to 2006. She furthered her education at New York University, earning a Master's degree in Performing Arts Administration from 2007 to 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in music education and program management, enabling her to effectively develop and implement educational initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Debora Kang worked at the New York Philharmonic as Program Manager for Education from 2015 to 2017. In this position, she focused on educational programming in the Greater New York City Area. Earlier in her career, she served as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of the President at Berklee College of Music from 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to her skills in program development and administration.
Program Development and Community Engagement
Debora Kang utilizes her networking and marketing skills to build relationships with school administrators, teachers, and state music education departments. She promotes music education programs and improves educational outcomes by refining program design, implementation, and evaluation processes at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Kang also develops marketing collateral and educational materials to support the Educational Concert Series and outreach initiatives.