Board of Directors
Founder, Former Artistic Director
Linda Burman-Hall
The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival’s founding Artistic Director, Linda Burman-Hall, died suddenly on August 21 while attending a conference in Malaysia. It was her vision and boundless energy that has allowed SCBF to present excellent, historically informed performances of early music to the Santa Cruz community for decades.
Artistic Director
Jörg Reddin
Our audiences have enthusiastically responded to Jörg Reddin's insightful programing, emotional range and exceptional people-friendly accessibility before, during, and after his four concerts earlier in the 2024 season.
It was Linda Burman-Hall's desire in 2023 to bring Jörg Reddin, organist and bass-baritone of Bach's own church in Arnstadt Germany for our 2024 season, celebrating the legacy of J.S. Bach here in Santa Cruz. It is now our honor to continue her vision. As Linda worked tirelessly for over 50 years to bring exceptional performances and creative concerts to our community, it is our hope you will share this expedition through musical time next Season, our 52nd, with our new Artistic Director: organist, bass-baritone & conductor Jörg Reddin.
Co-President
Vlada Moran
Co-President
Brian Johnston
Vice-President Artistic Affairs
Chris Smith
Vice President of Development
Dorothy Manzo
Secretary
Donald Wilson
Financial Director
Rowan O’Neal
Board members
Jill Perry
Judy Roberts
Max Schmeder
Ontario Alexander
General Manager
Kate Smit
Kate has worked in a number of management positions for start-up as well as established companies. She is originally from the east coast where she studied classical piano with Naomi Pollack from Juilliard and concert pianist Karen Goodin at Hartt Conservatory of Music. She has also studied with internationally acclaimed concert pianist Thomas Hansen in the Bay Area.
Currently Kate is an independent piano teacher who works with beginner to intermediate students. She is excited to have recently joined Santa Cruz Baroque Festival as General Manager.
