Shane Wedel

When asked by members of the public about his job, Shane usually compares it to human resources for orchestra musicians, though it's not exactly the same. Shane's duties are varied and keep him busy. They range from acting as the day-to-day liaison between the musicians, the music director, guest conductors, and management, to being a key administrator of the Orchestra’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, managing the audition process, hiring substitute musicians as needed, and preparing and submitting the Orchestra payroll. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. Before joining Sarasota Orchestra, Shane was the personnel manager for the Southwest Florida Symphony in Fort Myers.