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November 6, 2020
Music Education Advocacy
The status of music education in our nation’s schools has short- and long-term consequences for both student achievement and the future of orchestras. Research has proven that arts education, including music education, uniquely provides academic and social benefits, preparing students for success in school, work, and life.
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October 8, 2020
Audited Financials (PDFs)
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January 24, 2022
Hilary Purrington
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June 10, 2016
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.
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February 4, 2021
Empowering Talent
This leadership program from The Sphinx Organization develops leaders of color, helping to create a future where those working in orchestras reflect the communities they serve.
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March 10, 2021
Ask CI Anything
What is the real impact of the pandemic on arts marketers? Join Erik Gensler, president and founder of Capacity Interactive, and CI team members for a summary and interactive group discussion of the data analysis.
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May 18, 2021
FY21 NEA Grants to Orchestras
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July 15, 2021
Opening Ears: New Music for Young Musicians
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. The National Orchestra Institute + Festival (NOI + F) at the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center wants to change that. With grant support from the American Orchestras’ Futures Fund at the League of American Orchestras, NOI + F has commissioned new works from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) composers for players as young as elementary school.
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August 10, 2021
Two-Way Conversation
More and more orchestras are using music to improve the lives of the incarcerated, young mothers, the homeless, new immigrants, and people with developmental disabilities. The interactions bring new meaning to musicians’ own lives as well.