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September 16, 2020
Joanna Bettelheim
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June 28, 2021
Orchestrating a Better Future
Few activities are as central to orchestras as auditions for musicians. “Blind” auditions, in which musicians perform behind a screen to shield their identity, were instituted in the 1970s to redress the longstanding exclusion of people of color and women from orchestras. While blind auditions were successful in some regards, particularly in increasing the proportion of women musicians at orchestras, the percentage of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) musicians has not risen significantly over time.
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April 20, 2018
Crowdsourcing a Symphony
On screens over the orchestra stage, peaceful photos of a sunrise over swampy grass-land give way to video of noisy seagulls, goats, a peacock being chased by a dog, some chickens standing in heavy rain. An image of sunset is accompanied by a sweet but unsettling solo violin passage, and a cruise liner drifts by in the distance.
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November 3, 2021
Forward Thinking: Power in Sharing
Arts organizations have long been dominated by the singular artistic leader at the top whose vision sets the course for the organization. As society changes and expectations for the sharing of power grow, that model is shifting in exciting ways. The Public Theater in New York is embracing a model of shared artistic leadership, with new voices and perspectives at the top—and is finding fresh success. What might orchestras learn? League President and CEO Simon Woods interviews Oskar Eustis, artistic director of the Public Theater.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022: Annual Meeting and Luncheon
At the Annual Meeting and Luncheon, we provided updates from the League, elected new board members, presented the League's highest honor Gold Baton Award, and enjoyed lunch with colleagues.
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March 20, 2024
Maximizing Video in Your Orchestra’s Digital Strategy
Webinar recording; registration required.
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March 25, 2025
Policy Landscape Resources, International Artist News, and Education Executive Order
In This Issue: Urgent: Keep Pace with the U.S. Visa Process; U.S. Department of Education Directed to Close; and Resources on NEA and Big-Picture Policy Landscape
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November 12, 2020
Orchestras' Guide to Ethics and Accountability
Orchestras depend on support from the public and must operate ethically and effectively to maintain the public’s trust. As nonprofit organizations around the country are shoring up their administrative and governance practices, orchestras must develop a transparent culture on issues ranging from employee and volunteer human resource policies to financial record-keeping.
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November 16, 2020
Endangered Species Material
