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Resources, Data, and Research

The League of American Orchestras is your go-to source for insightful research and information on the orchestra field. We offer trustworthy tools for making knowledgeable decisions and dedicated resources on the various aspects of managing an orchestra.

Orchestras at a Glance and the Orchestra Statistical Report are just two of the research products that orchestras turn to for strategic and business planning.

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OSR: Orchestra Statistical Report

The Orchestra Statistical Report (OSR) is an annual report on key financial and operational metrics of orchestras. It reports on over 150 datapoints per orchestra and serves as an indispensable tool for board reporting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.
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Artistic Planning

Orchestra Repertoire Report

In 1970, the League of American Orchestras began to track member orchestras’ programming through its Orchestra Repertoire Report (ORR), in order to answer queries from grantmakers, journalists, musicologists, historians, and member orchestras.

Audience Engagement

Orchestra Research Partnerships

With these data partnerships, the League takes orchestra data and insights to the next level, supplementing our substantial orchestra data and research work, connecting members with insights on audience behavior to help navigate the pandemic and plan for a wider reopening.

Additional League Research and Reports

Artistic Planning

Inclusive Stages

Supported by the Sakana Foundation, Inclusive Stages seeks to increase the racial diversity of musicians in American professional and community orchestras.
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National Arts Data

Banner: Behind the scenes during filming of the San Francisco Symphony’s CURRENTS series, exploring the intersection between classical music and other musical cultures. Photo: Kim Huynh

National Arts Data Section: The Hartford Symphony Orchestra in traditional performance. Photo: courtesy of Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

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