The New York Times profiles NJSO President & CEO James Roe as part of a feature on orchestral musicians who have transitioned into leadership positions within orchestra administrations:
When the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra began rehearsals recently for its season opener this weekend under the baton of its music director, Jacques Lacombe, one player who has been central to the ensemble was missing onstage — one so central, in fact, that everyone used to tune to his A.
But that man, James Roe, the orchestra’s principal oboist for the last two years, did not leave the organization. He now leads it as president and chief executive.
On a recent afternoon, Mr. Roe, 46, discussed the change in an interview.
Read the full profile at nytimes.com.