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November 5, 2015
Tips for Traveling by Air
Musicians have long encountered difficulty and uncertainty when traveling with musical instruments by air. Immediately following the events of September 11, 2001, a national coalition of concerned organizations including the League of American Orchestras and the American Federation of Musicians, began influencing policy and crafting tips for making reservations, packing instruments, and calmly dealing with last-minute problems.
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April 3, 2024
Music Director Diversity
In 2024, 86.3% of music directors were male, and 75.9% were White. Only modest overall progress was made during the decade 2014-2024: Black representation decreased, as did the representation of women music directors in larger budget orchestras.
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November 24, 2020
Finance
In addition to offering the toolkits and webinars that you'll find on this page, the League of American Orchestras offers an online discussion forum on its League360 platform for orchestra finance professionals.
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September 1, 2020
Essentials of Orchestra Management
Essentials of Orchestra Management, the premier orchestra management course in the United States, returned to New York after nearly a decade! Presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension on the Lincoln Center Campus July 26 – August 4, 2023.
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June 1, 2021
Inclusive Boards and Governance
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June 14, 2023
2023 National Conference, Pittsburgh
Join us in-person in Pittsburgh, June 14 - 16, 2023, registration is now open!
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June 4, 2020
Conference 2020: Anti-Black Racism and American Orchestras
Aaron Flagg, D.M.A., Chair of the League’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and Chair and Associate Director, Juilliard Jazz Studies Program, lead this session that explores racism’s connection to orchestras, what orchestras can do about it, and how the League’s EDI Committee is engaging with and learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Flagg was joined by members of the League’s EDI Committee of the Board.
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November 4, 2016
League Champions Diversity and Inclusion—a November 2016 Update
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October 15, 2018
Seen and Heard: Conference 2018
The League of American Orchestras’ 2018 Conference explored how the artistry, art form, and artists of classical music can create a powerful impact. Here, excerpts from three addresses—by two musicians and one marketing guru—capture just some of the many voices and perspectives at the Conference.
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September 21, 2020
Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2018-2019