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ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Washington Commanders
Marching Band

Music Administrator

April 2023 - April 2025

From on the field and behind the scenes, I managed administrative, personnel, and production operations for a 60+ member NFL marching band. Performances included entertainment before and during home Washington Commanders games, as well as special appearances throughout the DMV.

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The marching band was featured on the TODAY show in December 2024 - check it out!

https://www.today.com/video/go-behind-the-scenes-of-washington-commanders-marching-band-228131397735

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Symphony Orchestra of
Northern Virginia

Executive Director, Orchestra Manager

2022 - 2023

SONOVA, a semi-professional orchestra based in Alexandria, VA, performs unique seasons of programming spanning symphonic repertoire, chamber music performances, and special events. As the Orchestra Manager and Executive Director, I elevated the orchestra to new heights in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, and led the orchestra's founder transition and Music Director search process.

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Spoleto Festival USA

Assistant Venue Manager

May-June 2023

As part of the 2023 festival production team, I facilitated more than 15 performances in Festival Hall including a range of orchestral, theatrical, and contemporary circus works.

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Where You Go,
I Will Go Workshop

Production Manager

March 2023

I hired and managed cast and orchestra for a developmental workshop of a new musical work based on the Book of Ruth. The workshop took place at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (Rockville, MD).

Coronado Playhouse’s 
Ripcord 

Board Operator

January 2023

I made my technical theater debut as a sound and light board operator for Coronado Playhouse’s production of Ripcord.

Capitol City Circus School

Instructor, Producer, Performer

2017 - Present

Capitol City Circus School (formerly Trapeze School New York - DC) is where I discovered my love for circus arts - first, flying trapeze, followed by ground and other aerial acrobatics. I’ve worn many hats as part of the community over the years, including teaching handstand classes, youth circus classes, flying trapeze classes, and producing and performing in shows. I am lucky to call the tent one of my circus homes!

© 2026 by Lizzie Steele

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