Orchestras at a Glance 2024
Key facts about orchestra concerts, programs and finances can help the public understand how orchestras contribute to community vitality, participate in the nonprofit sector, and improve our nation’s creative capacity.
Travel Rules for Protected Species and Musical Instruments
A free one-hour webinar recording that provides an overview of the rules for travel with musical instruments and invites your questions.
2024 Calendar of Opportunities: 118th Congress, 2nd Session
The most effective advocacy is between a constituent and a member of Congress. Simply put, it is in every orchestra’s best interest to show your elected officials – at all levels – the kinds of programs you offer and the variety of partners with which you work.
At a Glance: Ticketing Policies
Following several years of policy action at the state level, the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Congress are turning attention to proposals that would set new national rules regarding ticket fee transparency, dynamic pricing disclosures, holdback practices, and other policies for those that sell concert tickets on the both the primary and secondary sales markets.
Know Your Bow: Tips for Owners and Users of Pernambuco Bows
Pernambuco wood is used in most advanced student and professional bows. Bow owners and users can take voluntary actions to: (1) support sustainable plantations of Pernambuco and conservation efforts, (2) document basic facts about the wood used in their bows, and (3) be informed consumers.
2023 Calendar of Opportunities: 118th Congress, 1st Session
Nearly every orchestra participates in a 4th of July celebration. Your elected officials will be looking for opportunities to be part of civic events like yours.
Elected Officials for 118th Congress
Updated list of currently elected officials
Pernambuco Statement for CITES CoP19
The following statement has been crafted and endorsed by international music stakeholders on the topic of pernambuco conservation for consideration at the 19th Conference of Parties in November 2022.
CITES Takes Action on Musical Instruments and Protected Species Policy
November 14 to 25, 2022, the 184 worldwide parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) met in Panama to participate in the 19th Conference of the Parties (CoP19), where international governments set new policies that balance trade and conservation needs for plant and animal species. The …