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Tamara McCaw Appointed President of BAM, Promises Diversity

3/20/2026

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Tamara McCaw was appointed president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) after serving as interim leader since June 2025.
She is BAM's third president in a decade, succeeding Gina Duncan and Katy Clark.
Attendance rose to 700,000 visitors in 2025, with ticket revenue at $15.5 million.
McCaw aims for stability and plans diverse programming, including Hamlet from England's National Theater.

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Tamara McCaw was appointed president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) after serving as interim leader since June 2025.
She is BAM's third president in a decade, succeeding Gina Duncan and Katy Clark.
Attendance rose to 700,000 visitors in 2025, with ticket revenue at $15.5 million.
McCaw aims for stability and plans diverse programming, including Hamlet from England's National Theater.