Prelude and Table of Contents: Summer 2022
From the Editor, Robert Sandla
Full Issue: Symphony Summer 2022, Forward Together
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Catalyst Snapshots: EDI Case Studies from American Orchestras
In the Catalyst Snapshots series, League member orchestras share stories of the tangible progress they’ve made towards their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals. Read about EDI actions taken and lessons learned by seven orchestras that have faced opportunities and challenges similar to your own.
New Report Finds Significant Increases in Works by Women and Composers of Color Performed by American Orchestras
A new report by the Institute for Composer Diversity, produced in partnership with the League of American Orchestras, confirms an increase in works by women and composers of color on stage.
2022 Orchestra Repertoire Report
A new report from the Institute for Composer Diversity, produced in partnership with the League of American Orchestras, finds significant increases in works by composers of color and women composers being performed by American orchestras.
Conference 2022: Beyond COVID-19: Immersed in the Future
Explore research on emerging programming practices in the arts and entertainment sector, including live and digital programs, immersive and augmented formats, and virtual experiences in this session.
Conference 2022: The New Era of Philanthropy: Adapting to a Shifting Philanthropic Landscape
This session explores the current trends at a macro level and within the orchestra world, gains insight into the current mindset of philanthropists and institutional donors, and envisions how these donors will approach their decision-making with orchestras into the future. Hear from experts in the field, donors themselves, for strategy that you can take back and incorporate into your local fundraising efforts.
Conference 2022: Silver Linings from the Golden State: Stories of Collaboration within California’s Orchestra Community
Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) executive director Sarah Weber and several ACSO member orchestras share inspiring stories of collaboration within California’s orchestra community, outline key lessons learned, and discuss how their vision and plans for their orchestras have evolved as they look optimistically to the future.
Conference 2022: Top Five Digital & Technological Trends Orchestras Need to Know
Hear from experts on five top-trending digital topics (plus a lightning round of a few more!), understand where there’s revenue on the table, and see how these broader cultural and technological trends intersect our roles as marketers, leaders, fundraisers, artists, and producers.
Conference 2022: Closing Session
Closing the Conference, Thomas Wilkins, Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, shared his unique perspectives on the importance of connecting with audiences, engaging children in orchestral music, and committing to local communities.