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2025 Midwinter Managers Meeting, New York City

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January 26-27, 2025

New York, NY

Join us this January 26-27 as we return to New York City for Midwinter Managers Meeting, the League’s intensive two-day event designed for executive directors and youth orchestra lead administrators of member orchestras.

At Midwinter, you’ll meet with fellow orchestra leaders to share ideas and learn from each other. Participate in a day and a half of robust discussions, actionable presentations, and generative thinking, all tailored to the unique needs of your constituency group.

Hotel Information

On January 26-27, 2025, Midwinter Managers Meeting will take place at:

The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-201-2700

Book your hotel room online now to take advantage of the League-negotiated hotel discount of $195/night + tax. Reservations at The Westin New York at Times Square must be made by January 1, 2025 to secure the special rate.

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Who Should Attend?

Executive directors and youth orchestra lead administrators (executive directors, lead staff,* and/or lead artistic directors) from League member orchestras of all budget sizes.

*For youth orchestras that are part of a professional orchestra, lead staff titles may vary (ex. Manager of Youth Ensembles, Director of Education, etc.). Not sure if you qualify? E-mail member@americanorchestras.org.

Cost

Midwinter Managers Meeting

For executive directors and youth orchestra lead administrators of League member orchestras.

$310 Early Bird (by Dec 19)
$330 Regular

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Meeting Schedule and Related Events

Unless otherwise noted, all sessions at the Midwinter Managers Meeting will take place at The Westin New York at Times Square.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Optional Events

2pmNew York Philharmonic concert: Tribute to Boulez (David Geffen Hall)
$20 discounted tickets available to Midwinter registrants; check your confirmation email for the promo code.
7:30pmNew York Philharmonic concert: Yuja Wang, Rhapsody in Blue (David Geffen Hall, limited availability)

Sunday, January 26, 2025

12:00pm-6:00pmRegistration
1:00pm-3:30pmManagers Meetings
3:30pm-4:00pmBreak
4:00pm-6:00pmGeneral Session and Welcome Reception
7:00pmGroup Dinners

Monday, January 27, 2025

7:30am-11:00amRegistration
8:00am-9:00amBreakfast
9:00am-4:00pmManagers Meetings (Lunch on your own)
4:00pm-5:00pmCross-Constituency Debrief— Officers Only

Event Participation Agreement and Health Protocols

By registering for and attending Midwinter Managers Meeting, you agree to the League’s event participation agreement. This includes acknowledging and understanding all risks associated with possible exposure to and contraction of COVID-19 per the League’s liability waiver.

In coordination with state and local guidelines, the League will not require masking at Midwinter Managers Meeting. If state and local guidelines change, we reserve the right to change this policy at short notice. 

While masking is not required, all League events are mask-friendly and we encourage participants to wear masks as they see fit. In keeping with the League’s event participation agreement, we ask that all participants respect one another’s choices.

Questions?

Please contact Member Services at member@americanorchestras.org.

Sametz Blackstone Associates has generously sponsored the Opening Session at the Midwinter Managers Meeting.

Boomerang Carnets has generously sponsored the Opening Reception at the Midwinter Managers Meeting. 

Schiedmayer Celeste has generously sponsored the Monday Morning Breakfast at the Midwinter Managers Meeting.

Stages Consultants has generously sponsored the Midwinter Managers Meeting.

Photo: Discussions at the 2024 Midwinter Managers Meeting. Credit: Doug Coombe

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