On the Right Track
In just two years, the National Alliance for Audition Support, which aims to increase the numbers of Black and Latinx musicians at orchestras, is making an impact.
It’s About Time
The good news: more women are getting high-profile jobs conducting orchestras. The bad news: it’s not yet time to retire the phrase “glass ceiling” for once and for all. Will we get there, and if so, when?
Orchestra Fundraising in Times of Crisis
With the arrival of the pandemic, the world changed dramatically for orchestras. Theaters and concert halls were closed, concerts and events were cancelled, and orchestras were forced to cut short their seasons.
Critical Questions: A Career in Service to Orchestras
Jesse Rosen steps down as the League’s president and CEO this September after a distinguished twelve-year tenure. But his links to the League—and to the orchestra field—go back much further.
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.
Global Stages / Local Stories
The orchestra field needed information and resources from the League more than ever, so canceling the 75th National Conference amid the pandemic was not an option. So, an online Conference event stretching six weeks, with near-daily sessions starting the first week of May, was born.
Conference 2020 – Loan Forgiveness and the Paycheck Protection Program
Member-only ContentSpeaker: Kyle Miller, Pryor Cashman, LLP Moderator: Heather Noonan, League of American Orchestras This session provides new information on the loan forgiveness process for the Paycheck Protection Program, which has been a key form of relief for orchestras and musicians amidst the COVID-19 crisis. We will provide essential background on the loan forgiveness process for …
What Trustees Need to Know to Deal with this Economic Downturn
Member-only ContentOrchestras are dealing with unprecedented economic challenges, and board engagement in managing this crisis is more critical than ever. Susan Nelson of TDC provides insights on how boards can help their orchestras make informed decisions based on their principles and values and daunting choices in this constituency session from the League’s 2020 Online Conference.
Active Stewardship to Keep Donors
Member-only ContentNow more than ever, we must focus and set goals for actively stewarding all donors of all sizes and in all stages. Cat New of RSC provides a practical, low-cost, and effective approach to donor stewardship and facilitates a discussion of what stewardship methods orchestras have found effective in this constituency session from the League’s 2020 Online Conference.
Conference 2019 Highlights
Member-only ContentThe League’s 74th National Conference in Nashville, June 3-5, was an extraordinary gathering of musicians, composers, board members, administrators, and volunteers, filled with provocative content and wonderful music, hosted by the Nashville Symphony. See below for videos, presentations, handouts, and more.