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June 16, 2021
Conference 2021 Reflections: Blake-Anthony Johnson
The in-depth conversations at Conference 2021 were guided by our five emcees, each focusing on critical question that framed the day's sessions. Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta, lead the theme Showing Up for Racial Equity.
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May 19, 2021
Spotlight: Janet Chen
In 2019, Janet Chen was named the first ever Chief Executive Officer of ProMusica, a chamber orchestra in Columbus, Ohio and a League member. We asked her a few questions about her career, which has seen her as a performing musician, arts administrator, and music educator.
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April 28, 2021
Board Room: Passing the Baton
The transition of board leadership at orchestras is always a delicate balancing act, and the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to board chairs—as well as unexpected opportunities. Here, incoming and outgoing board chairs at three orchestras reveal how they view their roles, what they foresee for the future, and how they got involved with orchestras in the first place.
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April 28, 2021
The Score: Spring 2021
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February 4, 2021
Empowering Talent
This leadership program from The Sphinx Organization develops leaders of color, helping to create a future where those working in orchestras reflect the communities they serve.
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February 2, 2021
Spotlight: Anwar Nasir
Anwar Nasir of Omaha Symphony answers a few questions about his career, the pandemic, and goals for the future.
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January 29, 2021
A World More Embracing
After more than 30 years working with orchestras, I was honored earlier this year to accept the position of President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras.
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January 27, 2021
Forward Thinking: A World More Embracing
As orchestras grapple with the financial and organizational challenges of recalibrating their business models for a post-pandemic world, compelling opportunities to rethink relationships with local communities and society itself are emerging. - Simon Woods, League President and CEO
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January 7, 2021
Learning and Leadership Programs
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January 21, 2021
From Now to Next: The 2021 Online Midwinter Managers Meeting
The beginning of 2021 promises to be a tough time in the life of our country, even as we begin to see progress towards coronavirus vaccination for all. In the past year, the ground has shifted under our feet, giving us reason to reconsider our mission and strategies. Join us for the Midwinter Managers Meeting, taking place online Thursday-Friday January 21-22, 2021, to explore with your colleagues how the experience of 2020 affects the work ahead.