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January 14, 2022
Changing the Face of Volunteerism
Volunteer groups at orchestras are seeking younger and more diverse volunteers to better reflect today’s society and to connect their message and mission with their communities.
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January 14, 2022
Managing Change
Essentials of Orchestra Management has long been one of the League of American Orchestras’ signature professional-development courses: an immersive, intensive boot camp in how to succeed at running an orchestra. Now Essentials is getting an update, staying relevant to the present—and future—of orchestras.
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November 3, 2021
Anti-Asian Discrimination at American Orchestras
Musicians of Asian descent are visible on orchestra stages across the country, but their numbers do not reflect their voice, power, or influence, and many experience maltreatment or marginalization in their professional lives.
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September 15, 2021
Boards, Governance, and Racial Equity
As a board member of an orchestra, you play a critical role in shaping the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) conversation for your organization. Cathy Trower, Chair of BoardSource and the former research director of the Harvard Graduate School of Education led this Trustee Constituency Meeting on Wednesday, September 30 to discuss board involvement in addressing racial equity, facilitated by Doug Hagerman, Board Chair, League of American Orchestras.
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June 28, 2021
Board Room: How Orchestra Boards Can Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
A new guide from the League of American Orchestras makes the case for the vital importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion at orchestras—from the board perspective. How Orchestra Boards Can Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion discusses the urgency of this work and offers practical advice, contextual information, and strategies for boards and orchestras to become truly representative of the communities they serve.
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June 3, 2020
Mapping Project
Learn how to map your public value to show the work your orchestra does in the community.
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May 20, 2020
What Trustees Need to Know to Deal with this Economic Downturn
Orchestras are dealing with unprecedented economic challenges, and board engagement in managing this crisis is more critical than ever. Susan Nelson of TDC provides insights on how boards can help their orchestras make informed decisions based on their principles and values and daunting choices in this constituency session from the League's 2020 Online Conference.
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April 25, 2018
2018 Governance Videos
These 2018 videos are the first in a series from the League of American Orchestras made possible by the generous support of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. They offer speed learning—quick takes on concepts essential to the effective board governance of orchestras.
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September 18, 2024
Spotlight: Lori Julian
Lori Julian, a long-time supporter of the League, serves on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Board of Trustees, the Negaunee Music Institute Board, and is a member of the League President’s Council.
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December 14, 2023
Board Accountability Beyond the Bottom Line: Shifting Measures of Excellence in Governance
Webinar recording; registration required.