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October 18, 2022
Post-Pandemic Engagement: How to Reach Out to NextGen in the Digital Age
A 60-minute sponsored webinar sharing ideas on how innovative digital solutions can grow and engage your audience.
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March 20, 2024
Maximizing Video in Your Orchestra’s Digital Strategy
Webinar recording; registration required.
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June 10, 2020
Conference 2020 - Engaging Audiences in the Post-pandemic World: the Evidence for Change
How is our relationship with arts and culture being reshaped by the pandemic and its legacy? What will the audiences and communities we serve need from us in the future? And how might the orchestral experience evolve in order to best meet these needs?
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November 3, 2021
Safety First
Orchestras are adopting new health protocols to keep everyone safe for the return of in-person concerts this fall. The emergence of the Delta variant and shifting COVID-19 infection rates mean that proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test, plus masking and social distancing, are being implemented for audiences, musicians, and staff alike. Actions vary from orchestra to orchestra, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. How is everyone coping?
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November 10, 2020
Balancing Acoustics and Physical Distancing as Orchestras Return to their Halls
When we gather to convey a message through music, both audiences and artists crave the full breadth of sound. As we return to live performances in our concert halls, we must balance the need to create a safe space for performers and audiences with artistic expression and acoustics.
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June 11, 2020
Conference 2020 - Roadmap to Reopening: How We Will Gather and Bring People Back
The decisions as to when and how orchestra musicians will gather again – in rehearsal, for performances, and in smaller groups and large ones – are informed first and foremost by the health and safety of all participants. Musicians will come together to rehearse before doors are opened to concert halls and other public spaces, and the use of varied musical instruments has unique implications.
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July 25, 2022
Conference 2022: The Beckmen YOLA Center: How a Public-Private Partnership Driven by Personal Passion is Delivering Community Transformation
The LA Phil’s new Beckmen YOLA Center is a remarkable example of what can happen at the convergence of personal conviction, philanthropy, leadership, and the public good. There are inspiring lessons here for all non-profits embarking or considering embarking on capital projects. In this 2022 National Conference session, LA Phil CEO Chad Smith hosts a fascinating discussion with LA Phil Board of Directors Chair Thomas L. Beckmen, Mayor of Inglewood James T. Butts, Jr., and Los Angeles County County Chief Executive Fesia Davenport, telling the origin story of the project and how it came to fruition.
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April 21, 2021
Climate Emergency: Artistic Responses and a Call to Engagement
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges confronting modern society. How are artists and orchestras responding? How can we “connect the dots” between classical music and the impacts of climate change?
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March 20, 2024
Maximizing Video in Your Orchestra's Digital Strategy
In this 60-minute webinar, Maarten Walraven from Symphony.live discusses innovative approaches for leveraging video for promotional campaigns.
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June 5, 2020
Conference 2020 - Aligning Strategic Facility Initiatives with COVID-19 Response
Drawing from the expertise of facility management leaders at Minnesota Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, as well as an architect, a mechanical engineer, and a building sustainability expert with expertise in performance venues, this panel shared immediate facility management steps you can take today to support the health and well-being of your staff, patrons, and facility during COVID-19.