RESUME
Stoyanovich in performance with violin soloist, Nathan Cole.
ELIZABETH STOYANOVICH; CONDUCTOR
Passionate and Creative Leader, 30+ years Experience
LEADERSHIP
Palisades Charter Symphony Orchestra Music Director 2015-
The Colburn School Director of Bands 2021- 23
Santa Monica College Symphony Director 2019-22
Orchestra of Saint Cecilia Festival Music/Artistic Director 2006-18
Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra Interim Music Director 2010-11
Butte Symphony Association Music/Artistic Director 2003-09
Bremerton Symphony Association Music/Artistic Director 2003-09
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra Education Conductor 2000-07
Spokane Symphony Associate Conductor 1998-00
Pacific Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor 1996-99
Pacific Symphony Institute Music Director 1996-99
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director 1996-99
California State University: Fullerton Conductor/Professor 1996-99
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor 1993-96
Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director 1993-96
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras Music Director 1991-96
Otter Valley Community Choir Music Director 1989-90
Champlain Valley Symphony Orchestra Music Director 1988-91
State University of New York: Plattsburgh Conductor/Professor 1988-90
Adirondack Youth Orchestra Music Director 1988-90
GUEST CONDUCTING
Seattle School District Honors Orchestra 2011
Saint James Cathedral Orchestra and Choir 2009
Newport Symphony Orchestra 2007
Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra 2006
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra 2006
Bainbridge Island Orchestra 2006
Butte Symphony Association 2003
Helena Symphony Orchestra 2003
The Florida Orchestra 2001 & 2002
Adrian Symphony Orchestra 2001
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra 2000
San Diego Symphony Orchestra 2000
University of Southern California Orchestra 2000
University of California Irvine Orchestra 1999
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 1999
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra 1999
Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra 1998
Philharmonic Society of Orange County 1998 & 1999
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1997
San Antonio Youth Orchestra 1997
ASOL National Conference, Cincinnati 1996
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, “SMART” Summer Workshop 1994
Stephan Foster Music Camp 1992 & 1993
L’Orchestra des Junes du Quebec 1990
Yale University Composer’s Orchestra 1988 & 1989
Paris Conservatory Orchestra 1987
HONORS
Silverwood Overall First Place Ensemble Winner and Orchestra First prize 2013
Helen B. Thompson Music Director Award, Finalist 2006
Kitsap County Distinguished Service Award 2005
Distinguished Service Award, Pacific Symphony Orchestra 1999
ASOL Chicago Conducting Workshop, Active Conductor with Daniel Barenboim 1991
Min-On International Conducting Competition, Vienna, Austria 1991
Domaine Forget, Conducting Prize 1990
ASOL Philadelphia Conducting Workshop, Active Conductor with Ricardo Muti 1989
Conductor’s Institute, Conducting Fellow 1988
Earle V. Moore Award, Uni. of Michigan, Distinguished Graduate Student Award 1989
Graduate Concerto Winner, University of Michigan 1987
Music Academie of the West, Oboe fellow 1985
ADMINISTRATION
Department Chairman: PCHS Visual and Performing Arts 2018-
Metro City Music CEO 1996-
Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra Operations Manager 2010-11
Butte Symphony Association Artistic Director 2003-09
Bremerton Symphony Association Artistic Director/ Executive Administrator 2003-09
Support busy, in-demand individual or group of individuals
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
A customer service background, excellent interpersonal/customer service skills
Willingness to take initiative, resolve problems, motives co-workers/staff
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team within a fast paced, dynamic
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and quality control
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Finale, and Mac
Music recording and film industry knowledge
Grant writing, fundraising, budget creation, fiscal maintenance
BOARD OF DIRECTOR SERVICE
Saint Cecilia Festival 2007-
Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra 2010-11
Bremerton Symphony Youth Orchestra 2004-09
Bremerton Symphony Association 2003-09
Butte Symphony Association 2003-09
Pacific Symphony Institute 1996-99
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra 1996-99
Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra 1993-96
American Symphony Orchestra League, Youth Orch. Division board 1992-94
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras 1991-96
Champlain Valley Symphony Orchestra 1988-91
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Doctoral of Education: Leadership, 2025
University of Michigan, Master of Music: Conducting, 1987
University of Michigan, Master of Music: Oboe, 1986
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Music: Music Education/Instrumental, 1985
Domaine Forget, Conducting Fellow, 1990
Conductor’s Institute, Conducting Fellow, 1988
Academie des Americaines Conservatoire de Musique, Conducting Fellow, 1988
Tanglewood Music Center, Augustus-Thorndike Fellow, 1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Copyist, Finale •Metro City Music, CEO •League of American Symphony Orchestras
• Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society Membership