Following a national search, the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra named
Andrew C. Buelow Executive Director, effective November 19, 2007. Buelow comes to the Tacoma Symphony from the Traverse Symphony Orchestra where, as Executive Director, he was responsible for leading the organization's
strategic planning, budgeting and finance, fund raising and marketing efforts, as well as collaborating with the Music Director on artistic plan
ning.
During his six seasons at the Traverse Symphony, the number of subscribers to the main subscription series more than doubled, the number of concerts increased from seven to 15, and overall attendance grew by 60%. In addition, Buelow successfully led efforts to increase contributed revenue by more than 40% and build the endowment to nearly $1 million.
Prior to his appointment with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Buelow served as Director of Public Affairs for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. His accomplishments for the MSO included the implementation of a highly successful international publicity campaign for the orchestra's 1999 Cuba Millennium Tour. He also spearheaded an organization-wide public affairs campaign to build on the MSO's strategic relationships throughout the Milwaukee area, plus a comprehensive brand management program to enhance the orchestra's community image.
He was instrumental in the establishment of Milwaukee's Downtown Theater District, and served on the Milwaukee Downtown BID Marketing Committee. A member of the International Who's Who in Business, Buelow holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Lawrence University (Appleton, WI). He is an avid sailor and keyboardist. Buelow lives in Tacoma with his wife Beth and their two cats. 
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