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Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Diana Love
annapolissymphony.org
What do you love most about what you do?
What I love the most about my day job is using storytelling that reflects the impact the ASO has in our community. I love working in a creative space that allows me to further the hard work of my colleagues engaged in community outreach, and that showcases the incredible talent of the musicians. I also love promoting our concerts- our Artistic Director José Luis Novo and our orchestra tell amazing stories with their artistry. Their work speaks to so many fundamental social, cultural and artistic truths, and I’m proud to reveal those truths to the public and to inform them on the power of music. Lastly, I believe wholly in the mission of the ASO and have seen the impact of our music on pre-schoolers, young musicians, and all ages. It’s magic. Who doesn’t want to be a part of that magic? I’m very lucky to have found this space.
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How do you balance work with family demands?
How do I balance work and family – I can’t say that I excel in this arena. I am a die hard list maker and scheduler and I have to put boundaries on myself to not be overly involved in my community work or volunteering. As I’ve aged, I see just how important it is to structure how you use your time, because besides impacting your worklife balance, it can also impact your health. I do focus on a healthy lifestyle. Part of that effort is forcing myself to disconnect from all screens to be present in the lives of the people I care about.
What has been your proudest moment?
I don’t have a “proudest” moment, but I have many moments where I felt my skill and passion intersected with success. I loved being a community journalist and seeing the impact of my words. I am very proud to have won awards for my writing. I loved seeing thousands of young children enjoying the Clydesdales in West Annapolis and was proud of our little group of warrior volunteers who pulled that off. I really enjoyed watching people enjoy the giant tree at Winterfest in West Annapolis and was proud to have played a part in organizing that. Some of the greatest moments of my entire life were those spent helping so many children, moms, and families during COVID. I would say that watching my children join me in those efforts – whether comforting young mothers, or slinging boxes, or joining me on the food distribution lines made me very, very proud. I’m also proud to watch my friends in their successes.