Background
Hyslop, David Johnson was born on June 27, 1942 in Schenectady. Son of Moses McDickens Hyslop.
Hyslop, David Johnson was born on June 27, 1942 in Schenectady. Son of Moses McDickens Hyslop.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Ithaca College, 1965.
Elementary school vocal music supervisor, Elmira Heights, New York, 1965-1966; manager, Elmira Symphony Choral Society, 1966; assistant managing director, Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis, 1966-1972; general manager, Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Portland, 1972-1978; executive director, St. Louis Symphony Society, 1978-1989; president, St. Louis Symphony Society, 1989-1991; president, Minnesota Orchestra, since 1991.
Board directors American Symphony Orchestra League, 1988-1996, chairman, 1994, member executive and nominating committees, 1990-1993. Board directors Minnesota Citizens for Arts, Minneapolis Downtown Council, 1992-1997, Minneapolis Visitors and Conference Bureau, 1996-1998. Member, co-chairman arts education task for Missouri Arts Council, 1989-1990.
Member recording panel National Endowment for Arts, 1986-1988, member challenge grant panel, 1987-1988, member music overview panel, 1987-1988, member music creation and presentation panel, 1999. Chairman music and performing arts committee Regional Commerce and Growth Association, St. Louis, 1987-1989. Board directors Minnesota State Fair Foundation, since 2002.
Member American Symphony Orchestra League (chairman major managers and policy committee 1985-1987, orchestra management fellowship program 1979-1988, orchestra assessment program 1988), Regional Orchestra Managers Association (founder), Minnesota Orchestral Association, Minneapolis Club, Arena Club.
Married Sally Fefercorn, August 12, 1995. 1 child, Alexander.