Music, fellowship, sharing, and learning will be on the agenda as more than 1,000 orchestra administrators, conductors, musicians, board members, and volunteers build “Bridges to the Future” at the League of American Orchestras National Conference in Pittsburgh, June 14-16, 2023.
Six women and non-binary orchestra professionals from across the country will comprise the first cohort of the League of American Orchestras’ Anne Parsons Leadership Program.
Updates from the League, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighting some of our wonderful donors across the country.
The opportunity to respond to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed rule on visa filing fees has been extended and will now close on Monday, March 13. This proposal would more than triple the cost for O and P artist visas applications filed by U.S. petitioners.
“Inclusive Stages,” a new program aimed at increasing racial diversity among musicians in American orchestras, will launch in Spring 2023. The program’s pilot year will be supported by San Francisco-based Sakana Foundation, with additional funders to be announced.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose very steep increases to some of its filing fees, including for O and P artist visas applications filed by U.S. petitioners. The comment period is open until March 6, 2023, and DHS and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expect to take several months to review public feedback and consider adjustments.
Honoring Anne Parsons, the transformative orchestra field leader and mentor who passed away in 2022, the three-year pilot mentoring program aims to effect structural change by supporting women and non-binary orchestra professionals in their career progressions, and ultimately improving gender equity within the C-suite.
In the final days of 2022, Congress has come to an agreement on a year-end funding deal that includes victories for two League policy priorities – federal appropriations and enhanced charitable giving incentives.
Andrew Clark has joined the League of American Orchestras’ Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance and Administration, League President and CEO Simon Woods announced today. Clark brings over 10 years’ experience implementing strategic initiatives and overseeing financial management for non-profit organizations.
Improvements for the movement of musical instruments across borders and new support for the conservation of Pernambuco wood won approval at the conclusion of two weeks of global negotiations in Panama City, Panama.