James Gandre

Overview

James Gandre serves as President of Manhattan School of Music [1][2][3]. Gandre previously held the position of Provost and Executive Vice President at Roosevelt University from 2007 to 2013 [4], and served as Dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at that institution from 2000 to 2007 [6]. Gandre's earlier career included multiple roles at Manhattan School of Music, including Director of Career Planning & Placement, Director of Admission, and Dean of Admission and Alumni [10][8][9][7]. Gandre holds an EdD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [12] and an MMus in Performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music [13]. Gandre has served as a voting member of the GRAMMYS, an international external adjudicator at the University of Melbourne, and a Regional Selector for the Alberto Vilar Global Fellowship in the Performing Arts at NYU [2]. Gandre has contributed to publications including the Provost's Handbook and works on LGBTQ leadership in higher education [2].

Career history

1. PresidentMay 2013 to presentManhattan School of Music
2. RUProvost and Executive Vice PresidentNov 2007 to May 2013Roosevelt University
3. RUInterim Dean, College of EducationJul 2006 to Nov 2007Roosevelt University
4. RUDean, Chicago College of Performing ArtsJul 2000 to Nov 2007Roosevelt University
5. Dean of Enrollment and AlumniMay 1995 to May 2000Manhattan School of Music
6. Dean of Admission and AlumniJan 1993 to May 1995Manhattan School of Music
7. Director of AdmissionMay 1988 to Dec 1992Manhattan School of Music
8. Director of Career Planning & PlacementMay 1986 to May 1988Manhattan School of Music

Education

1. HDHonorary Doctor of Music at Lawrence UniversityJun 2025 - Jun 2025
2. EdD, Higher Education Administration1998 - 2001University of Nebraska-Lincoln
3. MPMMus, Performance at San Francisco Conservatory of Music1981 - 1983