The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Lynn Munch-Dittmar as Executive Director, effective August 4. She will succeed Anna Meyer, who led the Orchestra through significant growth in recent years and is leaving the FSO on July 7 to relocate with her family.
“I am honored and thrilled to join the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra as its new Executive Director,” said Munch-Dittmar. “This organization has a rich history of bringing extraordinary music to our community, and I am eager to collaborate with the musicians, staff, and board to build on that legacy. Together, we will create meaningful musical experiences that inspire and unite us all.”
FSO board chair Mark Regensburger shares Munch-Dittman's enthusiasm.
“We were able to speak to multiple wonderful candidates, any of whom would have been a strong leader for our community's premier professional musical organization. Jessica really was the cream of the crop,” he said. “She brings a powerful breadth of experience, including multiple appointments as executive director, consulting experience in fund raising and grant writing, and a particularly strong background in developing youth and education programs.”
Munch-Dittmar joins the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra as executive director, bringing more than 17 years of experience in arts administration, music education, and nonprofit leadership. A South Carolina native, Munch-Dittmar holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Munch-Dittmar has held prominent leadership roles, including chief executive officer of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, interim CEO of the Ukulele Kids Club, and director of education and community engagement with both the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Symphony. In these roles, she has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, grant writing and management, audience development, and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
A lifelong musician, Munch-Dittmar has performed with various community ensembles and has explored diverse musical traditions, including West African drumming. Her studies in this vibrant art form have deepened her appreciation for the universal power of rhythm to unite and inspire people.
Munch-Dittmar is also passionate about diversity and inclusion and has been actively involved in nonprofit advocacy. As a board member for Pride Winston-Salem, she worked to promote equality and support LGBTQ+ initiatives, helping to grow community engagement and awareness. Her other board and advisory panel appointments include the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs and Culture Builds Florida. Currently, she serves as fundraising chair for A World Free of Suicide, showcasing her commitment to using the arts and advocacy as vehicles for positive social change.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Munch-Dittman is committed to her family and community. She lives with her husband, a devoted educator, and their energetic 8-year-old son, whose love of music and learning inspires her work. Together, they enjoy exploring the arts, supporting local cultural events, and fostering connections with the communities they serve.
The 2025-2026 FSO Season begins on September 20th in Seabrook Auditorium with Total Eclipse of The Chart. The FSO also has many educational programs, free events, and community performances. Learn more at www.fayettevillesymphony.org