Christopher Petre-Baumer (’14)
Chris (MET ’14) is currently the Design Manager for the Handel and Haydn Society, one of America’s oldest performing institutions. In addition, he is also the Graphic Designer for the Juventas New Music Ensemble, Alto Section Leader at Ascension Memorial Church in Ipswich, and is a successful freelance graphic designer and calligrapher in the metro Boston area. Previous to joining H+H, Chris worked at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Boston Flute Academy, and the Community Music Center of Boston.
In addition to the Master of Science degree in Arts Administration from BU, Chris also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Troy University in Troy, AL.
Chris calls the North Shore home, living with his baritone husband, John, and his miniature black cat, Jolie.
The BU Arts Administration program didn’t just allow me to combine my musical background and drive to make a positive impact on the world, but helped me realize my capacity for growth as a leader, even if that leadership role doesn’t include waving a baton at a crowd of students!
The nighttime nature of these classes was a huge bonus for me. It meant that I could study policy and theory at night and put into practice what I had learned during the work day.