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Kennedy Center Fires Music Director Amid Staffing Shakeup

9/12/2025

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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has terminated Kevin Struthers, its senior director of music programming, after 30 years.
Struthers confirmed his dismissal to NPR on September 11, 2025.
This follows several staff changes since President Trump became chair in February.
Recent resignations include Jason Moran, former artistic director for jazz, and Jeffrey Finn, senior vice president of artistic programming.
The Kennedy Center has reduced its jazz programming, with only one mainstage performance planned for October.

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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has terminated Kevin Struthers, its senior director of music programming, after 30 years.
Struthers confirmed his dismissal to NPR on September 11, 2025.
This follows several staff changes since President Trump became chair in February.
Recent resignations include Jason Moran, former artistic director for jazz, and Jeffrey Finn, senior vice president of artistic programming.
The Kennedy Center has reduced its jazz programming, with only one mainstage performance planned for October.