Research tells us that early experiences – including what young musicians hear and perform – “stick,” but historically, repertoire for young musicians has not included contemporary works, especially not works from composers of diverse backgrounds.
Orchestras are accessing multiple forms of direct federal relief available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an overview of the PPP loan forgiveness process, an update on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program, and a deeper dive into the complexities of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The League’s Vice President for Advocacy Heather Noonan will be joined by experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm, Kyle Miller and Taylor Weinstein, for the latest offering in the League’s ongoing advocacy, direct assistance, and guidance for orchestras navigating COVID-19 relief.
The sixth federal COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, will extend or expand nearly every form of federal assistance that has been available to orchestras amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, Employee Retention Tax Credit, and National Endowment for the Arts funding. It also introduces new opportunities.