INDIANAPOLIS, January 21, 2025 – Music for All, one of the largest and most influential music education non-profits in the country, announced today that it has selected Lochlin Partners, a boutique executive search firm, to lead the nationwide search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

This decision follows the prior resignation of Jeremy Earnhart who left the organization to pursue other opportunities.

“Over the past 50 years, Music for All has built an enviable reputation among music teachers, band directors, students, and others in the educational field,” said Board chairman, Doug Pileri. “They trust us to help them become more proficient and more extraordinary at what they do. We’re confident that Lochlin Partners’ expertise and tailored approach will help us find a CEO who embodies our mission and values––and can take us to the next level of success.”

The Board has appointed a small Search Committee led by Pileri to identify needed areas of expertise, skill sets, and other requirements of candidates; the Committee will oversee the process in collaboration with Lochlin Partners. The goal is to select a new CEO before Music for All’s busy 2025 season of nationwide Bands of America competitions.

Lochlin Partners is nationally recognized for its personalized and results-driven approach to placing exceptional leaders in mission-driven organizations. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership searches, they’ll work with the Search Committee to identify candidates who align with Music for All’s requirements for a CEO who provides unique and clear value combined with visionary leadership.

“We’re confident that we have an exceptional resource in Lochlin Partners to identify a CEO who will not only lead, but also inspire everyone involved with Music for All,” Pileri said. “We’re in the process of defining the expectations and requirements for the exceptional candidates we expect this position to attract. We will post a summary of those on the Music for All website in the near future.”

Meanwhile, interested candidates, as well as those seeking further information on the requirements and expectations for the CEO position, should submit a cover letter and resume to the email address: MFA@LochlinPartners.com.

“Our next CEO will step into an energetic and very successful organization. We have strong fundamentals and an experienced management team, supported by a highly engaged Board of Directors” Pileri concluded. “With the help of Lochlin Partners, we’re confident we’ll find the right leader to take Music for All further.”

About Music for All

Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand life-changing experiences through music. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child in America has access and opportunity for active music-making in their scholastic environment. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, Music for All’s events and programs serve more than 600,000 attendees annually –– and more than 1.7 million program participants since 1975. Programs include the Bands of America Championships for marching bands, a summer music camp for students and teachers, festivals for concert bands and orchestras, national honor ensembles for students, and educational webinars, podcasts, and online resources for teachers.

Music for All’s efforts are supported by national presenting sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America and its family of sponsors, strategic partners, and grantors.

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Sponsor Information

Music for All efforts are supported through sponsorships, including current partnerships with National Presenting Sponsor: Yamaha Corporation of America; Official Instrument Rental Partner: Sweetwater; Official Uniform Sponsor: Fred J. Miller, Inc.; Official Student Travel Partner: Music Travel Consultants; Official Spirit Wear Sponsor: PepWear; Corporate Sponsors: Ball State University and Visit Indy; and Associate Sponsor: StylePlus. Music for All is also supported by the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis; Ball Brothers Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; George and Frances Ball Foundation; Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc., Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc, and the Arthur Jordan Foundation.

About Lochlin Partners

Lochlin Partners is a premier boutique executive search firm specializing in leadership placements for mission-driven organizations. Known for its personalized service and commitment to client success, Lochlin Partners has a proven track record of recruiting top talent to advance organizational goals.

Media Contact: 
Rachel Puckett, Promotions Senior Coordinator
Music for All
rachel.p@musicforall.org
Direct Phone: 317.218.4894

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