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May 18, 2022
Gity Razaz
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May 18, 2015
FY15 Challenge America Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded 102 grants to orchestras through the Grants for Arts Projects categories in FY2015, totaling $2,692,500. In FY15 orchestras directly received NEA grant support through Challenge America and Art Works in the discipline categories of music, arts education, and media arts.
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December 3, 2020
Successful Orchestra Fundraising In 2021
The economic road to recovery is a long journey that most orchestras are just beginning. Creating momentum for increased patronage through earned revenue will take time, perhaps years. In the meantime, contributed support must supply the necessary operational funds so that orchestras can continue to fulfill their community and artistic missions.
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October 24, 2019
Full Issue - Symphony: Fall 2019, Beethoven Now
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October 3, 2006
FEMA Support for Performing Arts Approved!
Congress has recognized the public value of performing arts organizations by addressing a significant inequity in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster relief policy. In response to concerns raised by the performing arts community, the FY07 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill included a provision adding nonprofit performing arts facilities to the list of organizations eligible for future FEMA disaster relief.
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August 13, 2020
The Score: Summer 2020
News and updates from orchestras everywhere. In this issue: the League of American Orchestras issues statement of solidarity with Black Lives Matter; orchestras and musicians respond to racial injustice; how the classical-music field is coping with the pandemic; League’s Catalyst Fund advances equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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July 23, 2020
Urgent! Ongoing Advocacy Needed as Next COVID-19 Relief Package Emerges
Details of the Senate leadership's priorities for the next COVID-19 relief package are expected to be released throughout the next several days, setting the stage for negotiations with House leadership throughout next week.
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April 8, 2021
Orchestrating a Better Future with New Audition and Tenure Guidelines from NAAS
The processes for people of color to gain permanent employment in American orchestras are not equitable. Exclusion, harassment, and the lack of access to education, mentorship, and networking opportunities have all impeded their participation in the orchestral field. These discriminatory practices have barricaded the door to Black and Brown colleagues for the past century.
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September 29, 2022
League by the Numbers
Numbers can't tell the whole story but they can you give you an idea of how much the League team cares for our members, the orchestra field, and the artform. We hope you'll get to know our Board, staff, and Volunteer Council. And if you have a question or concern, please ask for help!
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June 1, 2021
Gender Equity
While American orchestras have achieved great strides in gender equality over the past few decades, there is still work to be done to promote equity and to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination, particularly against women of color.