Daniel Nitsch

Daniel Nitsch became Executive Director of the Bowdoin International Music Festival in 2016 after joining as Director of Admissions and Operations in 2015. During his tenure, the Festival has doubled student applications, increased student scholarship awards by 90%, increased ticket revenue, expanded community engagement to include collaborations with museums, sports teams, breweries, and schools, and launched a streaming service that broadcasts free live performances to thousands of viewers in nearly 100 countries. Together with trustees and staff, Nitsch has also designed and led two strategic planning efforts, resulting in significant increases in donations and grants to support the institute and concert series.

Prior to his time in Maine, Nitsch held positions at Yellow Barn Music Festival, the Cleveland Orchestra, Music@Menlo, American Bach Soloists, and the Oberlin Artist Recital Series. Nitsch served as assistant conductor of the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, and performed as both a soloist and in ensembles.

A native of Rochester, NY, Nitsch holds a B.Mus in classical guitar performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a Master’s in Public Policy, Planning, and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service.

Nitsch lives in Brunswick with his wife, Laura del Sol Jiménez, and their children, Martin and Alma.