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December 14, 2021
League of American Orchestras and Juilliard Extension Bring Hallmark Essentials of Orchestra Management Seminar to New York City, July 24-August 2, 2022
The League of American Orchestras' hallmark ten-day professional development seminar, Essentials of Orchestra Management, will return to New York City after nearly a decade, presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension.
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November 3, 2021
Anti-Asian Discrimination at American Orchestras
Musicians of Asian descent are visible on orchestra stages across the country, but their numbers do not reflect their voice, power, or influence, and many experience maltreatment or marginalization in their professional lives.
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November 3, 2021
Conference 2021: Embracing a Changed World
The League of American Orchestras’ 2021 National Conference featured new ideas, new voices, new formats, new music, and drew thousands of orchestra professionals—all online.
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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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November 3, 2021
In Memoriam: Conductor Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan (1957-2021) was committed to music education, community connections, and social justice—and he transformed the orchestras he conducted and the way we think about orchestras’ roles in the world. Members of the classical music community share their memories.
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July 24, 2022
2022 Essentials of Orchestra Management
Essentials of Orchestra Management is returning to New York after nearly a decade! Taking place at Juilliard on the Lincoln Center Campus July 24 – August 2, 2022.
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January 31, 2022
Leading in a Time of Change: The 2022 Online Midwinter Managers Meeting
The Midwinter Managers Meeting provides an intensive opportunity to connect with your peers on multiple topics over the course of two days. Save the dates for our next Midwinter Managers Meeting, taking place online, Monday-Tuesday January 31-February 1, 2022.
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August 25, 2021
Spotlight: Sonja Thoms
Sonja Thoms is the Vice President of Operations for the Nashville Symphony. In 2019, Sonja created Orchestra Careers, a website and online community that helps students discover, strengthen, and showcase the value they can bring to the work of orchestras. We asked her a few questions about her career and her advice for young musicians.
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June 28, 2021
Board Room: How Orchestra Boards Can Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
A new guide from the League of American Orchestras makes the case for the vital importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion at orchestras—from the board perspective. How Orchestra Boards Can Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion discusses the urgency of this work and offers practical advice, contextual information, and strategies for boards and orchestras to become truly representative of the communities they serve.
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June 28, 2021
The Score: Summer 2021