Kiersten Alcorn
About Kiersten Alcorn
Kiersten Alcorn serves as the Manager of Community Engagement at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a position she has held since 2018. She has a background in arts administration and holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Kiersten Alcorn has served as the Manager of Community Engagement at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2018. In this role, she focuses on fostering community relationships and enhancing public engagement with the orchestra. Her work involves developing programs that connect diverse audiences with symphonic music, thereby promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the arts.
Previous Experience in Arts Organizations
Before her current position, Kiersten Alcorn gained valuable experience in the arts sector through various internships. She worked as an Artistic Programming Intern at Fifth House Ensemble in 2017 for three months, where she contributed to the planning and execution of artistic initiatives. Additionally, she interned at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a Negaunee Institute Intern during the same year, further enhancing her skills in community engagement and programming.
Education and Expertise
Kiersten Alcorn holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2020 to 2023. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor's degree in Harp Performance with a minor in Spanish from Ball State University, completed from 2013 to 2017. This combination of business acumen and musical expertise informs her approach to community engagement in the arts.
Background in Stage Management
Prior to her roles in community engagement, Kiersten Alcorn worked as a Stage Manager at Sursa Performance Hall at Ball State University from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she managed various performances and events, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication among performers and technical staff. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in the performing arts.