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November 3, 2021
Safety First
Orchestras are adopting new health protocols to keep everyone safe for the return of in-person concerts this fall. The emergence of the Delta variant and shifting COVID-19 infection rates mean that proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test, plus masking and social distancing, are being implemented for audiences, musicians, and staff alike. Actions vary from orchestra to orchestra, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. How is everyone coping?
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June 11, 2020
Conference 2020 - Roadmap to Reopening: How We Will Gather and Bring People Back
The decisions as to when and how orchestra musicians will gather again – in rehearsal, for performances, and in smaller groups and large ones – are informed first and foremost by the health and safety of all participants. Musicians will come together to rehearse before doors are opened to concert halls and other public spaces, and the use of varied musical instruments has unique implications.
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July 25, 2022
Conference 2022: The Beckmen YOLA Center: How a Public-Private Partnership Driven by Personal Passion is Delivering Community Transformation
The LA Phil’s new Beckmen YOLA Center is a remarkable example of what can happen at the convergence of personal conviction, philanthropy, leadership, and the public good. There are inspiring lessons here for all non-profits embarking or considering embarking on capital projects. In this 2022 National Conference session, LA Phil CEO Chad Smith hosts a fascinating discussion with LA Phil Board of Directors Chair Thomas L. Beckmen, Mayor of Inglewood James T. Butts, Jr., and Los Angeles County County Chief Executive Fesia Davenport, telling the origin story of the project and how it came to fruition.
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April 21, 2021
Climate Emergency: Artistic Responses and a Call to Engagement
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges confronting modern society. How are artists and orchestras responding? How can we “connect the dots” between classical music and the impacts of climate change?
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March 20, 2024
Maximizing Video in Your Orchestra's Digital Strategy
In this 60-minute webinar, Maarten Walraven from Symphony.live discusses innovative approaches for leveraging video for promotional campaigns.
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June 5, 2020
Conference 2020 - Aligning Strategic Facility Initiatives with COVID-19 Response
Drawing from the expertise of facility management leaders at Minnesota Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, as well as an architect, a mechanical engineer, and a building sustainability expert with expertise in performance venues, this panel shared immediate facility management steps you can take today to support the health and well-being of your staff, patrons, and facility during COVID-19.
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June 24, 2021
Critical Provocations
Artist/scholar Dr. Tanya Kalmanovitch, who led a panel discussion on artistic engagement with climate change, shares her opening provocation from the webinar and discusses her Tar Sands Songbook project.
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November 18, 2020
Shifting from Stage to Screen
How and why are orchestras moving musical content to digital platforms—and creating entirely new experiences for virtual audiences? Is this a short-term response or the future of our field? How can we create compelling content to compete with endless options for online entertainment just a click away? How do we keep focused on our mission, our audiences, and our quests for greater equity and accessibility when our primary means of contact are electronic?
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February 17, 2021
2020-21: The Resiliency Season
The orchestra field spent the summer of 2020 listening, learning, negotiating, testing, analyzing, soul searching, and innovating. The goal: laying a foundation for a viable future and creating a structure for, if possible, a 2020-21 season.
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November 5, 2020
Four Steps to an Open Communications Culture for Orchestras
How we engage with colleagues serves as one of our biggest assets for success and directly influences our ability to accomplish our work. But what happens when, behind the scenes and off the stage, establishing and sustaining harmonious connections between people feels difficult, or even impossible?