The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra (FSO) is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Lynn Munch-Dittmar as executive director, effective August 4. She will succeed Anna Meyer, who led the Orchestra through significant growth in recent years and is leaving the FSO on July 7 to relocate with her family. 

“I am honored and thrilled to join the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra as its new Executive Director,” said Munch-Dittmar in a press release. “This organization has a rich history of bringing extraordinary music to our community, and I am eager to collaborate with the musicians, staff, and board to build on that legacy. Together, we will create meaningful musical experiences that inspire and unite us all.” 

FSO Board Chair Mark Regensburger shares her enthusiasm. 

“We were able to speak to multiple wonderful candidates, any of whom would have been a strong leader for our community's premier professional musical organization. Jessica really was the cream of the crop,” Regensburger stated in a press release. “She brings a powerful breadth of experience, including multiple appointments as Executive Director, consulting experience in fund raising and grant writing, and a particularly strong background in developing youth and education programs.”

Munch-Dittmar brings more than 17 years of experience in arts administration, music education, and nonprofit leadership. A South Carolina native, Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her career has been dedicated to building inclusive and impactful arts programs that inspire and engage communities.

Munch-Dittmar has held prominent leadership roles, including CEOr of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, interim CEO of the Ukulele Kids Club, and director of education and community engagement with both the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Symphony. In these roles, she has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, grant writing and management, audience development and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. She is also skilled in managing complex budgets, staff development and creating innovative programming for audiences of all ages.

Munch-Dittmar is also passionate about diversity and inclusion and has been actively involved in nonprofit advocacy. Her vision, leadership and dedication to the arts align seamlessly with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra's mission to enhance the cultural life of the region. She is excited to bring her skills and passion to the Fayetteville community, furthering the orchestra’s legacy of artistic excellence and meaningful community impact.