Florida Grand Opera Appoints New Artistic Administrator

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces the appointment of a new Artistic Administrator, Cassidy E. Fitzpatrick, effective July 30, 2012. She will report to Managing Director Kevin Mynatt as well as work closely with other executive staff, such as the Music Director and General Director, to carry out the artistic vision and direction of the company.

As Artistic Administrator, Fitzpatrick is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Music Department, ensuring the smooth functioning of all artistic matters. This involves coordination with the Head of Music Staff, the Director of the Young Artist Studio and the Education Manager as well as the Director of Production and third party contacts.

Most recently Fitzpatrick served as the Development & Artistic Associate for Boston Lyric Opera, where she worked under the Director of Artists Operations and coordinated all activities for the BLO’s Emerging Artists Initiative. In this capacity, she dealt closely with artists and matters relating to the music department. Fitzpatrick also has experience with Development activities, such as handling gifts and events.

Fitzpatrick has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in History and Music from Amherst College.