League Announces Major New Professional Development Program
The League of American Orchestras announces a series of four-day Orchestra Intensives to build the skills and knowledge of professionals around specific roles in orchestra administration.
Catalyst Guide: The Power of Inclusion
This Catalyst Guide from the League of American Orchestras identifies ten clear characteries of these inclusive orchestra cultures, drawn from ten case studies of member orchestras across the nation. Read their stories and discover how investing in people pays off, often in unexpected and inspiring ways.
Power of Inclusion – Foreword from Contributing Author Pratichi Shah
Classical music has always been a collective art form. What we experience on stages depends on a collective working together—musicians, conductors, staff, volunteers, educators, boards, and audiences.
Power of Inclusion – Introduction
For many orchestras, building an inclusive culture is both a strategic imperative and an expression of core values. Inclusion directly supports better results, greater collaboration, and stronger retention, while also making the workplace more humane, equitable, and effective for everyone.
Power of Inclusion – 10 Characteristics of Inclusive Orchestras
Our research shows that those musicians and staff reporting an inclusive organizational culture typically work for orchestras with some common characteristics.
Power of Inclusion – The Case for Prioritizing Inclusive Culture—What the Study Tells Us
For the first time, the Inclusion Index results give us clear evidence of both the benefits of investing in orchestras’ culture and the risks of neglecting it.
Power of Inclusion – Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Focus on a Welcoming Culture
Directly after the popular lead value of “highest artistic integrity” comes: “Welcoming: We foster a culture of warmth and belonging that draws the best from our employees and creates an inclusive space for our community; where everyone is accepted, valued, and treated with empathy, dignity, and respect.”
Power of Inclusion – Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Communication Starts at the Top
The LSO has evolved a notably welcoming culture for musicians. A forthcoming strategic plan has a section devoted to “artistic vibrancy,” which recognizes the importance of people feeling included, fostering retention.
Power of Inclusion – Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Inclusion Drives a Turnaround
After years of intentional work on inclusion and belonging, the DSO can now boast a notably healthy workplace. They have coined the term “one DSO.”
Power of Inclusion – Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Retention Through Caring
“We strive to build a “culture of team,” says Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) CEO Christina Littlejohn. ASO committees include members of the orchestra, board, and staff.