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May 22, 2008

R.I. Philharmonic names new executive director

David Beauchesne, director of education and community partnerships for the Rhode Island Philharmonic, has been named the orchestra’s executive director.

He takes over for David Wax, who was let go last fall for reasons that were not made public clear at the time.

Beauchesne, who joined the orchestra two years ago, has had been in charge of the Philharmonic’s music school, which is slated to open a new multimillion-dollar facility in East Providence this fall.

While the board said he was the obvious choice, trumpeter Joseph Foley, an ex-officio member of the orchestra’s board, expressed concerns to board members earlier this week, saying the search for a new director was not properly advertised and that Beauchesne lacks experience for the post. A survey of orchestra members also found reservations about Beauchesne’s appointment.

-- Journal arts writer Channing Gray

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 5:45 PM | Permalink

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