Staff

Normal office hours for The Dearborn Symphony are Monday through Friday, 10:00am – 3:00pm. 
If you need to visit the office, call 313.565-2424 to get directions.

The Dearborn Symphony can be reached by phone at: 313.565-2424.
Email: info@dearbornsymphony.org

OFFICE MANAGER-Dennis Carter

Librarian – Seth Larson

Personnel Manager – John Hartwick

Wendy Baggett, Executive Director

Wendy Baggett

Wendy Baggett began the role of executive director in June 2021. Wendy holds a BMus in piano performance from Bob Jones University. In 2018 she graduated from the Institute of Organization Management with top honors and obtained her Certified Association Executive (CAE) degree. She brings 14 years of progressive experience in non-profit management and a lifetime of passion for classical music.  After serving on the Dearborn Symphony board for seven years, she is uniquely qualified for this role.  She oversees general operations, fundraising, and strategic planning and works closely with the board to advance the mission of the Dearborn Symphony. 

Contact Wendy Baggett at wendy@dearbornsymphony.org.

We are hiring: Executive Director

Position Overview:
The Dearborn Symphony is a professional orchestra located in Dearborn, Michigan celebrating its 63rd season in 2024-2025.

The Vision of the Dearborn Symphony is to be Michigan’s premier community orchestra. The mission is to inspire, uplift, and enrich its audiences and musicians by presenting high caliber and engaging orchestral performances and educational programs.

The Executive Director is a creative business professional with a broad skill set in finance, operations, development, talent management and marketing. They oversee all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising and communications plan for the organization. The E.D. provides leadership and vision on all organizational issues related to the Dearborn Symphony. The E.D. supports the mission, guides team successes, creates a culture of trust, builds business partnerships, and leads change.

Application Instructions

To apply for the position of Executive Director of the Dearborn Symphony, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Wendy Baggett via email at: wendy@dearbornsymphony.org  or via mail to: PO BOX 2063, Dearborn MI 48123. The application deadline is July 30, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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