Laura Evans has been appointed to the newly created position of director of music programs, education and engagement for Stanford Live, Stanford University’s performing arts presenter and producer. Evans has served as the artistic administrator for San Francisco’s SFJAZZ since 2000, where she most recently managed the programing and artistic planning for the new SFJAZZ Center. The appointment is effective next week.
Evans will report to executive director Wiley Hausam, and will be responsible for curating the selection of music programs for Bing Concert Hall.