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Allyson M. Rottman, Ed.D.

Associate Executive Director

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Dr. Allyson Rottman is an arts leader, music educator, and arts advocate with over 23 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2002) and a Master of Music (2006) from UMass-Amherst, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership (2026) with a focus in Music Education from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. 
She has served as a clinician for various state and national music conferences and is the recipient of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s (MMEA) 2026 Lowell Mason Award. Dr. Rottman is the current Advocacy Chair for MMEA and Editor for the Large Municipalities section of  the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal. A proud alumna of the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra, she is thrilled to step into her role as the new Associate Executive Director.



Appointed August 2025

Contact Allyson by email.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us - 78 Years of Orchestral Music
    • Robert Kennedy Community Service Award
    • President & Artistic Director
    • Administrative >
      • Associate Executive Director
      • General Manager
      • Director of Development
      • Social Media Manager
      • Operations Manager
      • Box Office Associate
    • Artistic Faculty >
      • Patrick Chatham
      • Lucy Colwell
      • Sylvia DiCrescentis
      • Dan Gabel
      • Mikaela Oss
      • Oved Rico
      • Sectional Coaches
    • Ensembles >
      • Symphony Orchestra
      • Philharmonic
      • String Ensembles
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Jazz Program
      • Chamber Music
    • Quabbin Residency Program
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Program History
  • 2026 - 2027 Season
  • Tickets
  • Auditions
  • Support
    • Annual Fund
    • Corporate Sponsorships
    • Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts
    • Alumni Giving
    • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Resources & Info
    • Absence Form
  • Contact Us