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January 14, 2022
The Score: Winter 2022
In this issue: Omicron Impact; · Symphony Magazine Article Wins Award; Messiah Reconsidered; Youth Orchestras Return
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July 10, 2026
Conference 2026: Community Impact Through Mission-Aligned Partnerships
Learn about two orchestra case studies illustrating the journey from having only occasional touchpoints with students to developing a sustained youth pathway program by partnering with other organizations in the community.
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March 4, 2026
Creative Expression, Caring Relationships, and Career Pathways
This report from The Wallace Foundation identifies long-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs, from well-being to future trajectories
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November 5, 2025
Education and Community Engagement and Youth Orchestra Survey 2025
The League’s EdCE and Youth Orchestra Survey (Nov 13–Dec 12, 2025) documents the scope, scale, and impact of orchestra education and community engagement nationwide.
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April 22, 2025
Shaping a Positive Musical Learning Environment for Youth
This on-demand workshop empowers orchestral musicians and teaching artists with tools, mindsets, and strategies to become impactful educators in youth settings.
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July 19, 2024
Conference 2024: Creative Partnerships to Maximize Youth Learning and Development
Now in its eighth year of collaboration, Houston Youth Symphony (HYS) partners with the professional wind quintet, WindSync, in a yearly school residency and performance with the HYS Coda Program, Houston’s first after-school El Sistema-inspired program.
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April 12, 2024
Activating Artistry to Improve Youth Outcomes
Accomplished teaching artists Eric Booth and Hassan Anderson share their expertise in successful creative youth development through the tools of quality teaching artistry.
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April 12, 2024
Activating Artistry to Improve Youth Outcomes
Webinar recording; registration required.
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July 5, 2023
Conference 2023: Youth Perspectives on Engaging with Orchestras
Deepen your understanding of the priorities of the next generation as we review the findings of a nationwide survey of current high school youth orchestra students, undergraduate and graduate music majors, and recent graduates.
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June 21, 2023
Conference 2023: Opening Concert and Keynote
We kicked off the League's 78th National Conference in beautiful Heinz Hall with performances by both the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras, as well as a keynote by National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson.
