Michael Scolamiero

Executive Director, Pennsylvania Ballet Association

Michael Scolamiero is the chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the country’s largest ballet companies with an annual budget in excess of $10 million. Mr. Scolamiero was appointed Executive Director of Pennsylvania Ballet in June 1997. Under his leadership, Pennsylvania Ballet has achieved financial stability while sustaining significant artistic growth.

Prior to Pennsylvania Ballet, Mr. Scolamiero served as Executive Director of the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia. During his seven years at Choral Arts, the organization recorded seven consecutive operating surpluses, significantly reduced its debt, and premiered several large, symphonic choral works at the Academy of Music. Prior to the Choral Arts Society, Mr. Scolamiero was Administrative Manager for the Haddonfield Symphony, and Executive Director of the West Jersey Chamber Music Society, a professional chamber orchestra and chorus based in Moorestown, New Jersey.

Mr. Scolamiero is on the board of directors of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Arts and Business Council.