Francine Marseille, Executive Director Announced

May 1, 2024 - Bloomington, IN

The USA International Harp Competition is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Francine (Fran) Marseille.

Marseille was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in California. She received her BA and MA degrees from California State University Fullerton in communication: radio, television and film.

Marseille specializes in public relations, marketing, sponsorships, event production, and business development. She has worked with entertainment giants such as Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment and has successfully managed the careers of several well-known music artists. She supports community philanthropic efforts and is an executive board member of Owensboro Dance Theatre and president of Oasis Women’s Shelter. She created and managed the Owensboro Music Business Expos in 2023 and 2024. Most recently, she acted as the executive director for Friday After 5, a nonprofit 16-week free summer music festival and street fair with five or more stages of music each week.

The USA International Harp Competition welcomes Fran and looks forward to everything she will bring to our organization.

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