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August 21, 2024
Culture + Community in a Time of Transformation
Culture + Community in a Time of Transformation shares data from a broader cultural frame, including organizations such as libraries and parks, and reflects a deeper involvement with smaller, rural, and BIPOC-serving organizations that had been underrepresented in the initial wave of research.
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May 5, 2020
Conference 2020 – Opening Session: Old vs. New Power with Deborah Borda, Anthony McGill, Jesse Rosen, and Henry Timms
We kicked off our online Conference with a performance by Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet, NY Philharmonic and Board Member, League of American Orchestras.
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October 23, 2020
League Statement on Racial Discrimination
On August 11, the League of American Orchestras issued a Statement on Racial Discrimination expressing how it is coming to grips with the history and impact of racism within the League and the wider community of orchestras, and committing to sustained action. Read the complete Statement as well as Frequently Asked Questions and a Guide to Additional Resources.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022: Diversifying Audiences with Research and Relevance
In this session we examined the role technology played during the pandemic and will continue to play as orchestras return to the concert stage.
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December 31, 2014
Someone Who Speaks Their Language: How a Nontraditional Partner Brought New Audiences to Minnesota Opera
"Learn how an opera company found new audience members among women ages 35 to 60." - Author(s): Bob Harlow and Cindy Cox Roman
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October 21, 2020
Women are Now Driving Philanthropy. Are Orchestras Engaging Them?
How can you tap into the generosity of women to navigate through this prolonged time of crisis? The COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and social unrest have left arts nonprofits reeling; many are struggling to continue operating while serving members and audiences with reimagined programming. One group of donors may offer a lifeline: women.
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January 19, 2021
Advocacy News and Alerts
The League’s team in Washington, D.C. is monitoring all of the latest policy developments, from key votes ahead that need your voice to newly-approved policies that will affect your orchestra’s day-to-day operations. Find here our advocacy updates and latest calls to action.
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March 31, 2015
Extending Reach with Technology: Seattle Opera’s Multipronged Experiment to Deepen Relationships and Reach New Audiences
"To engage audiences, the Seattle Opera used technology including simulcasts, interactive lobby displays and behind-the-scenes videos." - Author: Bob Harlow
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August 29, 2017
League Leading: August 2017
Orchestras’ education and community engagement work is growing; A time to act; Symphony magazine celebrates the League’s 75th anniversary; In case you missed it—our National Conference; First League Giving Day kicks off 75th anniversary; Jesse Rosen on the future of American orchestras; The League represents orchestras and musicians at home and abroad; Member orchestras—and the League—invest in innovation; Orchestra musicians inspire, on the stage and off; It’s essential to nurture the next generation of leaders; Abuzz: “Connecting to this group renews, refreshes, and inspires…”
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March 26, 2020
Workforce Relief, Charitable Giving Incentives, and NEA Funding Included in Third COVID-19 Relief Package
The largest COVID-19 federal relief package yet is expected to be signed into law tomorrow, March 27, 2020, and includes new forms of support that can be accessed by arts organizations and self-employed individuals. The League of American Orchestras has been a leading voice as orchestras join advocates in the arts and nonprofit sectors nationwide seeking federal relief that will protect their substantial workforce and safeguard their essential service to communities in the wake of unprecedented closures and event cancellations.