Conference 2024: Tech Fair
The Tech Fair showcases technology offerings in the areas of marketing, data management and CRM, ticketing, online program notes, audience engagement apps, in-hall concert technologies, and more.
Conference 2024: The AI Disruption is Here!
In conversation with League President and CEO, Simon Woods, Doug McClennan layed out the stakes for artists, orchestras, arts organizations, and the creative industries generally, identified major challenges, opportunities and shifts in thinking that AI poses.
Conference 2024: Opening Session and Gold Baton Award
Conference 2024’s Opening Session showcased the Houston Youth Symphony, a keynote address from Gabriela Lena Frank, and the presentation of the Gold Baton Award to Lee Koonce.
Conference 2024: Analyzing Orchestra Business Models for Strategic Decision-Making
Bob Orr and Zoe Miller presented their findings from a recent study conducted by management consulting firm Oliver Wyman in partnership with the Houston Symphony, providing a comprehensive view of the key attributes of these diverse business models tied with industry examples and financial results.
Conference 2024: Inspiring Change and Collective Impact through Inclusive Stages
In this session, you’ll learn the practical steps that Inclusive Stages coalition member orchestras are taking to enhance the racial diversity of their musicians.
Conference 2024: CPR for Growing Audience (Care, Programming, Reinvention)
TRG Arts’ Eric Nelson and leaders from three orchestras discussed strategies in audience engagement and development.
Conference 2024: Global is Local: The New Music Diplomacy
Learn how to deepen your orchestra’s commitment to music diplomacy from inspiring leaders that are crossing political boundaries, cultivating international partnerships, and celebrating the cultural diversity of music making here in the U.S. and across the globe.
Conference 2024: Leaders Building Leaders
This session illustrated the shift in human resources theory and practice from merely “attract and retain” to “attract, develop, and retain.”
Conference 2024: Strategies for Resilient Fundraising
Laura MacDonald, past chair of Giving USA and founder of Benefactor Group, explored data-driven approaches that will inform your orchestra’s efforts to raise funds for today while creating a resilient foundation for the future.
Conference 2024: Closing Luncheon
Conference 2024 concluded with a luncheon featuring Resilient Sounds and Dr. Ahmad Naser Sarmast, Founding Director of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM).