Monica Felkel
Monica J. Felkel, Director of Artist Management, Young Concert Artists, Inc., began her career in 1989 at Young Concert Artists where she continues to serve. The organisation has non-profit status and has the task to discover and develop the careers of extraordinary musicians. She is responsible for negotiating and securing concert engagements, commissions and educational outreach activities for a roster of instrumentalists, vocalists and composers and guiding each artist’s career.
Monica is a frequent panellist and moderator at industry conferences throughout the U.S. and has been profiled in Double Bassist Magazine as well as contributing to articles on guest artist residencies, immigration issues and developing emerging artists and young composers for Symphony Magazine, International Arts Manger, Muso Magazine and New Music Box.
Currently Monica co-chairs the Professional Development Committee of the North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA) having served on its Board of Directors as Vice President from 1998 to 2000 and then as President from 2000 until 2003. As immediate past president, she chaired the Nominating Committee for two years.
Monica is an avid chamber musician and violist these days when she is not exploring the coral reefs around the world as a scuba diver.