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November 10, 2020
Orchestra Facts: 2006-2014
Orchestra Facts: 2006-2014 is the first in what will become a regularly published and publicly available series of longitudinal reports commissioned by the League of American Orchestras. Drawing on multiple data sources, Orchestra Facts looks back over a nine-year period from 2006 to 2014 to tell the story of orchestra finances and operations through the recession years and beyond.
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November 9, 2020
Ten Tips for Launching Your Music Education Advocacy Effort
Keep the League informed of your advocacy efforts! As the League continues to advocate for arts education at the national level, it will be helpful to know about your efforts to build support for music education at the state and local levels.
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November 9, 2020
Every Student Succeeds Act: Resources for Orchestras
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February 11, 2026
Know Your Bow: New Rules and Essential Steps for Pernambuco Sustainability
In this 90-minute webinar recording featuring speakers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, musical instrument owners, dealers, and makers can learn about the new rules and steps for legal compliance, and hear from music sector leaders about actions to identify the wood material in bows and support a sustainable future for the species.
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May 13, 2024
Travel Rules for Protected Species and Musical Instruments
A free one-hour webinar recording that provides an overview of the rules for travel with musical instruments and invites your questions.
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June 23, 2021
COVID-19 Relief: Ongoing 2021 Opportunities (June 23, 2021)
Orchestras are accessing multiple forms of direct federal relief available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an overview of the PPP loan forgiveness process, an update on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program, and a deeper dive into the complexities of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The League’s Vice President for Advocacy Heather Noonan will be joined by experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm, Kyle Miller and Taylor Weinstein, for the latest offering in the League’s ongoing advocacy, direct assistance, and guidance for orchestras navigating COVID-19 relief.
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July 14, 2021
Preparing to Apply for American Rescue Plan Grants from the NEA (July 14, 2021)
The American Rescue Plan funds administered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will be awarded to support jobs in the arts and culture sector, keep the doors open to nonprofit organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This specialized grant process is distinct from other NEA grantmaking opportunities, and interest is encouraged from all eligible applicants, whether or not organizations are prior NEA grantees.
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June 16, 2021
Conference 2021: Your Values, Your Impact, Your Stories
How can personal relationships developed through storytelling help us frame discussions aimed at building stronger, more cohesive communities? This talk explores the role of storytelling as a tool to transform what you do every day into stories that help to strengthen, inspire, and advance your mission and role in building community.
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June 10, 2021
Conference 2021: Creating Pathways for Meaningful Action in the Face of Racial Injustice
In the face of persistent racism and violence stemming from rampant anti-Asian and anti-Blackness, it can be easy to lose our way in creating pathways for meaningful action and community accountability. For those of us who have been engaged in this work for a long time and for those of us who are just beginning, the idea of falling short of our vision for a more just and inclusive field can be immobilizing. Without processes for tangible forward movement, it can be easy to become discouraged.
