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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

In Memoriam: Robert "Bob" Bell

It is with deep sorrow that the Toledo Symphony and the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts mourn the passing of Robert “Bob” Bell, beloved colleague, visionary leader, master timpanist, and the heart and soul of our institution for nearly 70 years.

“Bob was the heart and soul of the Toledo Symphony for most of its existence and for most of his life,” shares TAPA Board Chair Marna Ramnath. “It is safe to say that his dedication to the music, the musicians, and the community never wavered. The gift of his life plays on in the orchestra that he loved.”

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Toledo Symphony Announces 2025 Outstanding Music Educator Award Recipient

The Toledo Symphony has announced Matthew Shirey, Northwood Local Schools Band Director, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Music Educator Award. This is the sixth consecutive year the TSO has honored current, full-time, K-12 music educators who teach music in public and private schools in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region. 

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Toledo Center for Live Arts Phase 1 Opening to Mark Transformative Moment for Performing Arts in Northwest Ohio

The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) proudly anticipates the Phase 1 opening of the Toledo Center for Live Arts, a dynamic new hub for arts education and collaboration on Heatherdowns Boulevard, adjacent to the Stranahan Theater. This moment marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for TAPA and its commitment to enriching the cultural fabric of the region.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts Announces Jessica Whittaker as New Vice President of Finance

TAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Whittaker as its new Vice President of Finance. Jessica brings a wealth of experience in financial governance, strategic planning, and operational transformation to the organization. Her arrival marks an exciting new chapter for TAPA as it continues its vision to bring the community together through the performing arts.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

The Blade - Otto Pens Ballet in Halloween Spirit

By The Blade - Heather Denniss

Toledo Ballet has spread Christmas cheer for over 80 years with its top-tier production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Eric Otto, the ballet’s artistic director, wants to establish a new tradition: spreading Halloween fear.

“I'd like to start a new holiday family tradition here in Toledo, where people can get excited about Halloween and go and see a Halloween show and a big Halloween ballet,” Otto said.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Toledo Jazz Orchestra, TAPA Announce Historic Merger

The Toledo Jazz Orchestra (TJO) and Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) have announced a formal merger, effective immediately. The two organizations have been working under a strategic partnership since 2022. In this new agreement, TJO officially joins TAPA as its third musical member. Alain Trudel will continue to serve as TJO Artistic Director, as he has for the past two seasons.

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