Building Millennial Audiences: Barriers and Opportunities
Arts organizations could help attract millennials by clarifying pricing and better explaining the value of the arts, suggests this Wallace-commissioned synthesis of market research.
Tips for Musicians Travelling through TSA Automated Lanes (February 15, 2017)
The Transportation Security Administration is using a new automated bin system at Newark, Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles, and Atlanta airports. We spoke with officials at TSA headquarters and received the following tips for musicians that hand carry their instruments when flying by air: Musical instruments may be screened through both TSA Pre✓® and regular TSA lanes that use …
League Champions Diversity and Inclusion—a November 2016 Update
Diversity Studies These pioneering studies are the latest examples of the League of American Orchestras’ longstanding commitment to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion among orchestras in the U.S. Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field, commissioned by the League with research and data analysis by Dr. James Doeser, reports on gender and ethnic/racial diversity …
Ivory Ban Impact on Orchestras
Updated October 24, 2016 News: Note that Canada is implementing new permit requirements for musical instruments containing ivory, as of January 8, 2024. New Ivory Rules Support Musical Instruments On July 6, 2016, new rules took effect related to both international travel and domestic commerce with musical instruments that contain small quantities of African elephant …
Conference 2016: Highlights
Member-only ContentThis year, nearly 1,000 orchestra administrators, musicians, trustees, and volunteers gathered in Baltimore for the League’s 71st National Conference, in 2016. Here are some of the highlights.
Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service – 2016 Awardees
Now in its fourth year, the League’s Ford Musician Awards program, made possible by the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund, honors and celebrates professional orchestra musicians who provide exemplary and meaningful service in their communities and make a significant impact through education and community engagement.
Effective Orchestra Governance: A Guide for Boards – free to members
Effective Orchestra Governance: A Guide for Boards is a new book from the League of American Orchestras, filled with smart, succinct advice and free for members to download. (The League mailed a hard copy in June 2016 to member orchestra board chairs and executive directors.)
Converting Family into Fans: How the Contemporary Jewish Museum Expanded its Reach
“The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco moves to a larger space and secures a nine-fold increase in family visitors of all backgrounds.” – Author(s): Bob Harlow and Cindy Cox Roman
Watch the “Reimagining the Orchestra Subscription Model” webinar
Member-only ContentThe study is based on the largest sales data set from orchestras to date and is the first industry-wide, longitudinal study of ten years of data to focus on revenues and sales trends.
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Member-only ContentThe study is based on the largest sales data set from orchestras to date and is the first industry-wide, longitudinal study of ten years of data to focus on revenues and sales trends.