Declan Mcgovern Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Music of the Baroque is a professional chorus and orchestra based in Chicago, excelling in the performance of music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed British conductor Jane Glover, Music of the Baroque is consistently positioned among Chicago’s leading classical music groups. The ensemble has drawn particular praise for its performances of the major choral works of J. S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haydn. Opera News calls Music of the Baroque “one of Chicago’s musical glories” and the Chicago Sun-Times writes, “Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra may be the big guys on the local classical music scene, but in terms of sheer quality of performance…Music of the Baroque inhabits the same stratosphere.”Highlights in recent years include:- The Chevalier, a concert theater work on the life and music of 18th century mixed race composer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges- special events such as Baroque in the Park, an open-air concert in Millennium Park- establishing MOB Soirées which has included artists such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Alison Balsom, Harry Bicket and Angela Hewitt- new recordings including ‘On This Night’ and Bach’s Mass in B Minor- increased media activity on WFMT and digital content at Baroque.org- increased performance opportunities for Strong Voices (MOB’s choral education program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools)- MOB’s first commission of a new work (by Stacy Garrop) for its 50th anniversary

Dublin And Pittsburgh

- Produced ‘Concert for Haiti’ a fundraising event at the National Concert Hall in Dublin (2014)- Developed client and program ideas for PMI Digital in Pittsburgh (2016)- Produced content for the Yehudi Menuhin centenary documentary series on Classic FM (2016)

Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,15222, Usa.

Established in 1896 the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized as one of American's leading orchestras. As VP of Orchestra Operations and General Manger I was responsible for managing a budget of $18m annually and ensuring that the orchestra’s personnel and production requirements were successfully delivered.Achievements include:- Increasing sales for popular programming including the introduction of Summer with the Symphony - Instigating special events such as the orchestra's performance at a Steelers game in Heinz Field- Introducing new tours into the orchestra's schedule including Aspen Music Festival residency - Developing the orchestra's international tours including Europe 2016 and European Festivals 2017- Being a key stakeholder in negotiating a new CBA with the orchestra- Developing a digital development plan for the orchestra- Producing promotional films with PMI Digital to increase box office sales and enhance the PSO’s profile- Restructuring the artistic department and managing that division alongside operations for 6 months - Delivering substantial savings in production and operations and devising the department’s 5 year plan- Sourcing new donations to the orchestra for its annual gala as well as new sponsorship deals

National Concert Hall, Dublin

As General Manager of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (RTÉ NSO ) of Ireland, I was responsible for the financial, operational and artistic management of Ireland's national symphony orchestra.I programmed the 13/14 concert season and planned the 14/15 season; introduced the RTÉ NSO Summer Music Festival (including The President's Concert and Lyric FM Hall of Fame); formed new artistic partnerships (e.g. Shakespeare in Music with the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National theater); re-established the orchestra's recordings with Naxos (including two critically acclaimed CDs of works by Dukas and Bizet conducted by Jean-Luc Tingaud); commissioned new works (including Free Falling by Ed Bennett to open the 13/14 season); refreshed Horizons, the orchestra's contemporary music series; invited Sir Harrison Birtwistle as special guest for the RTÉ NSO's New Music Dublin concert in 2014; developed new education initiatives (including Charles Hazlewood's 'Close Up' series in conjunction with the National Concert Hall); built business sponsorship initiatives (including a showcase event for the RTÉ NSO at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner); and increased audiences through promotional 'taster' concerts and events, website videos, and a promotional CD in the Sunday Business Post featuring highlights from the 13/14 season.

Belfast, United Kingdom

During my 14 year BBC career I produced hundreds of broadcast concerts and recordings with the Ulster Orchestra, represented the BBC on the Ulster Orchestra's board for ten years and managed the annual Ulster Orchestra/BBC contract. I held a number of positions, starting as Music Producer for BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 3 (classical) and BBC Radio 2 (popular), then becoming Editor of Music (managing the music production department and Ulster Orchestra relationship at BBC Northern Ireland) and finally Executive Producer, Music. Production responsibilities included the establishment, production supervision and artistic development of events such as 'Proms in the Park' (live open-air TV broadcast featuring the Ulster Orchestra), the annual St. Patrick's Day concert (in association with Belfast City Council), overseeing special events such as BBC Radio Ulster's 30th anniversary open-air festival and producing radio and TV commissions: 'Bernstein in Belfast' and 'The Chieftains' for BBC4; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's Classical World for BBC Radio 2; 'Sounding The City' (Belfast Festival Anniversary Concert for BBC NI TV).

Belfast, United Kingdom

I worked with Northern Ireland's symphony orchestra for over fourteen years, starting out as producer of the orchestra's concerts for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Ulster (selecting artists and repertoire, scheduling concert seasons and staging broadcast events), then becoming the BBC designated member of the orchestra's board (serving as Deputy Chairman for three years), and finally being appointed Chief Executive 2011/12 (on secondment from the BBC). As Chief Executive I was responsible for the financial, artistic, personnel and operational management of the orchestra. During my tenure I developed new sponsors for the orchestra and established a partnership with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, introduced new concert formats (such as the annual Burns Night concert), developed the orchestra's impact on audiences ('taster' concerts, promotional CDs and videos), appointed a new principal conductor and co-leader, negotiated a revised contract with the players, increased CD recordings, scheduled the orchestra's 2011/12 season of concerts and planned the 12/13 season, coordinated governance and board member changes, developed a three year business plan and wrote the orchestra's creative industries development paper for the Dept. of Culture Arts and Leisure.

London, United Kingdom

As the first producer to be employed by Britain’s first national commercial station, Classic FM, responsibilities included the production of orchestral concerts (including a series with the London Philharmonic Orchestra) and chamber music (including Platform Live for young music graduates). I produced various outside broadcasts from New York, Sydney and Vienna. Documentary highlights included The Life of Leonard Bernstein (Silver Medal, New York Radio Festival 1994) and Menuhin Master Musician (Bronze Medal, New York Radio Festival 1996).

Wembley, London

Sound recording assistant, setting up studios for classical and film/TV music recording sessions, assisting the music balancer in multitrack recording, mixing and editing (in house engineers and clients from Hollywood, BBC, ITV, independent sector and major recording labels). Recording credits include the award-winning classical recording of Gorecki’s Symphony No.3, musicals (Sondheim’s Into the Woods, Boubil/Schoenberg Les Miserables), TV soundtracks (Inspector Morse) film scores (Ennio Morricone’s City of Joy) and CDs with Placido Domingo, Branford Marsalis, and Pet Shop Boys.

Certificate In Fundraising Management

Principles and Techniques of Fundraising, Planned Giving, Major Gifts and Annual Sustainability.

Bachelor Of Music, Music

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder UCC Strauss Ball; UCC Choir;History of Western Art Music with special modules in Renaissance.

Piano Performance Grades Vii-Viii

Piano Performance Grades I-Viii