I’m a creative professional with a strong background in the arts, a deep musical foundation, and a real love for thoughtful, emotionally grounded work. My career has included leadership roles with places like Lincoln Center, Minnesota Opera, and the Minnesota Orchestra, where I’ve spent years helping bring artistic experiences to life in ways that feel meaningful and audience-centered. I’m also a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre musician, music producer, and recording engineer, which means I’m just as comfortable thinking about big-picture tone and storytelling as I am getting hands-on with the sound itself. I’m drawn to projects that want to connect with people in an honest way, and I try to bring creativity, warmth, and a strong sense of purpose to everything I do.

Samuel Phillips

I’m a creative professional with a strong background in the arts, a deep musical foundation, and a real love for thoughtful, emotionally grounded work. My career has included leadership roles with places like Lincoln Center, Minnesota Opera, and the Minnesota Orchestra, where I’ve spent years helping bring artistic experiences to life in ways that feel meaningful and audience-centered. I’m also a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre musician, music producer, and recording engineer, which means I’m just as comfortable thinking about big-picture tone and storytelling as I am getting hands-on with the sound itself. I’m drawn to projects that want to connect with people in an honest way, and I try to bring creativity, warmth, and a strong sense of purpose to everything I do.

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I’m a creative professional with a strong background in the arts, a deep musical foundation, and a real love for thoughtful, emotionally grounded work. My career has included leadership roles with places like Lincoln Center, Minnesota Opera, and the Minnesota Orchestra, where I’ve spent years helping bring artistic experiences to life in ways that feel meaningful and audience-centered.

I’m also a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre musician, music producer, and recording engineer, which means I’m just as comfortable thinking about big-picture tone and storytelling as I am getting hands-on with the sound itself. I’m drawn to projects that want to connect with people in an honest way, and I try to bring creativity, warmth, and a strong sense of purpose to everything I do.

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Work Experience

Chief of Staff & Director at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
June 30, 2023 - June 28, 2024
Broadcast Specialist at Minnesota Orchestra
March 13, 2026 - Present
Director of Festival Operation at Lake George Music Festival
March 13, 2026 - Present
Production & Tech Director at Bowdoin Music Festival
March 13, 2026 - Present
Merchandise Specialist at Dreamhack ATL
September 8, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Director of Access & Civic Engagement at Minnesota Opera
September 15, 2021 - August 25, 2023

Education

Music Performance with Elective Studies | Music Business at Loyola University New orleans
August 13, 2007 - May 13, 2011
Double Bass music performance - multi-genre studies with music business foundation

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education