Following her keynote at the Opening Session, Soprano Renée Fleming was joined by leading experts from the music and health field for a free-ranging conversation about the power of music to improve health and support brain development.
This Insight Session explored the encouraging trend of growing subscription sales in orchestras, positioning it within the broader context of the rising demand for subscription-like products across industries.
Conference 2025’s Closing Session featured a performance by and conversation with Kinan Azmeh—Syrian clarinet player, composer of contemporary classical music, and frequent guest artist at orchestras.
Conference 2024’s Opening Session featured youth performances, a keynote given by American soprano Renée Fleming, and the presentation of the League’s Gold Baton award to American conductor Marin Alsop.
Orchestras continue to speak up as Congress takes action on policies that will have a big impact on charitable giving and the nonprofit sector. The U.S. Senate has released its draft comprehensive tax reform package, modifying the version passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last month as part of a massive budget reconciliation bill.
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Six orchestra professionals from across the country will participate in the League of American Orchestras’ Anne Parsons Leadership Program, the League has announced.
Thirty-five orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.
Further resources to explore on orchestras in health and wellness.
Partnerships between orchestras and scientific research centers are proving mutually beneficial. Researchers seek to deepen their understanding of how music influences neurology, physiology, and mental health, while their studies provide orchestras with valuable insights into the impact of their work.