Essentials of Orchestra Management

Get ready for Essentials 2014!

It's orchestra boot camp!

Managing an orchestra today takes strength, dedication, perseverance and a passion for music. Essentials of Orchestra Management is a ten-day journey that will prepare you for the challenges orchestras are facing today and tomorrow. Arming yourself with the vital skills you need to be a great leader is the foundation for a great organization. While orchestra management will be the toughest job you’ll ever love, Essentials is what you need to excel.

Seminar Dates: February 4-13, 2014 in New York City

Application Deadline: November 29, 2013

Application Coming Soon! In the mean time, check out the materials below from previous Essentials.

Look at the 2013 Agenda HERE.

Watch Highlights from Essentials 2011:

Meet the Essentials leadership:

Seminar Director Brent Assink (bio) executive director, San Francisco Symphony		Senior Advisor Deborah Rutter (bio), president and CEO, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Meet the Outstanding Faculty for Essentials 2013 HERE.

If you have questions, contact Jessica Balboni at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or 646 822 4033.

Essentials of Orchestra Management is made possible by grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., and National Endowment for the Arts, and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.