{"id":2494,"date":"2020-09-17T18:40:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T18:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2021-07-27T15:39:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T15:39:16","slug":"conference-2013-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/conference-2013-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference 2013: Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year, close to 1,000 orchestra professionals, volunteers and business partners gathered in St. Louis for the League&#8217;s 2013 National Conference. Here are some of the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full list of sessions and Conference related materials, visit&nbsp;<em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/conference2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>americanorchestras.org\/Conference2013<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who attended Conference 2013? View a list of delegates by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-coral-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Delegate-List-by-Name.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Name<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-coral-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Delegate-List-by-Organization.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organization<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-0\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-0\"><strong>Opening Session: Imagining 2023<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-0\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>A feeling of possibility and promise is weaving its way into the fabric of the field. Innovation and experimentation have become the norm, not the exception, for orchestras. Imagining 2023 looks at the next ten years and what&#8217;s possible\u2014for you and your orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keynote address by <a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/person\/jesse-rosen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesse Rosen<\/a>, president and CEO, League of American Orchestras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Opening-Session-Transcript.pdf\">Read the transcript<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Opening-Session-Transcript.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Opening Session: Imagining 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WIc1cL3zU8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keynote address by&nbsp;<strong>Elizabeth Merritt<\/strong>, founding director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aam-us.org\/resources\/center-for-the-future-of-museums\" target=\"_blank\">Center for the Future of Museums<\/a>, American Alliance of Museums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Opening Session: Imagining 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rUIMplh-zkE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-1\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-1\">After-School Programs: Learning from the Getty Orchestras<\/h2><div id=\"ac-1\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>The League&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/youth-education-community\/getty.html\">Getty Education and Community Investment Grants Program<\/a>&nbsp;helped single out orchestras which offer after-school programs that align musical and social goals. These programs are seeing strong results. Learn more about these programs and<br>explore what you can do in your own community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the League&#8217;s Getty grants and view a full list of recipients&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/youth-education-community\/getty.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"After-School Programs: Learning from the Getty Orchestras\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7wuIOMUTNMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>James M. Johnson, president &amp; CEO,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.omahasymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Omaha Symphony<\/a><\/em><br><em>Leslie Scheuler, PhD, president,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ls-associates.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">LS Associates, LLC<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/conference2013\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/LS-Associates-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a>) | (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/OUV4fEey8uE\" target=\"_blank\">Video<\/a>)<br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Dalouge%20Smith.pdf\">Dalouge Smith<\/a>, president &amp; CEO,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sdys.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Youth Symphony &amp; Conservatory<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/conference2013\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Afterschool-Programs-PowerPoint.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a>) | (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/Eoronagiqlo\" target=\"_blank\">Video<\/a>)<br><em>Theodore Wiprud, vice president, education, The Sue B. Mercy Chair,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nyphil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York Philharmonic<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Diane%20Wittry.pdf\">Diane Wittry<\/a>, music director and conductor,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allentownsymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allentown Symphony Orchestra<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/Allentown%20El%20Sistema%20Slideshow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-2\">Building Community Through Music-Making<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Artists are finding new ways to redefine community and are approaching cultural diplomacy in ways we rarely consider. We are all looking to build community\u2014break down those cross-cultural boundaries and learn through participation. This session will look at some shining examples, exploring what&#8217;s possible, doable, affordable, and\u2014most importantly\u2014successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building Community Through Music\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DDuLoQBCbAg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jim Holt, manager, member engagement, League of American Orchestras<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Tod%20Machover.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Tod Machover<\/a>, composer<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Christopher%20Marianetti.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Marianetti<\/a>, cofounder &amp; artistic director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foundsoundnation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Found Sound Nation<\/a><\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Marc%20Thayer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Marc Thayer<\/a>, deputy director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.americanvoices.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association of American Voices<\/a><\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/images\/stories\/bios\/Kate%20Wilkinson.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Kate Wilkinson<\/a>, executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nationalmusicday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Music Day Foundation<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-3\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-3\">Check This Out!<\/h2><div id=\"ac-3\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p><strong>Part 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchestras from everywhere will be sharing what\u2019s new and exciting in their worlds. Whether it\u2019s audience development, community and education, artistic initiatives, or something completely different, there is something for everyone at this fast-paced session. Here is a list of people who will present their pioneering ideas at this session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Phoenix-Symphony-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Katie Cobb<\/strong>, vice president external affairs, The Phoenix Symphony<\/a><br><strong>Rosalie Contreras<\/strong>, vice president of marketing, communications &amp; customer care, Seattle Symphony<br><strong>Howard Herring<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, New World Symphony<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/New-World-Symphony-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Craig Hall<\/strong>, vice president for communications, New World Symphony<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Central-Wisconsin-Symphony-Orchestra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ann Huntoon<\/strong>, executive director, Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra<\/a><br><strong>Chris Pinelo<\/strong>, vice president, Communications, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Boulder-Philharmonic-Connecting-Orchestra-and-Community.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kevin Shuck<\/strong>, executive director, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Allentown-Symphony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Diane Wittry<\/strong>, music director, Allentown Symphony<\/a>&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Symphony-Fantastique-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout<\/a>)<br><strong>Simon Woods<\/strong>, executive director, Seattle Symphony<br><strong>Tim Young<\/strong>, chief executive officer, Reno Philharmonic Association<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many exciting things happening in the orchestra world, it takes two sessions to bring it all to you! Orchestras from everywhere will be sharing what\u2019s new and exciting in their worlds. Whether it\u2019s audience development, community and education, artistic initiatives, or something completely different, there is something for everyone at this fast-paced session. Here is a list of people who will present their pioneering ideas at this session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>David Dredla<\/strong>, artistic administrator, Toronto Symphony Orchestra<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Central-Ohio-Symphony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Warren Hyer<\/strong>, executive director, The Central Ohio Symphony<\/a><br><strong>Tod Machover<\/strong>, Muriel R. Cooper Professor of Music &amp; Media, MIT Media Lab&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Speaker-Bio2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bio<\/a>)<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tulsa-Symphony-Orchestra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Timothy McFadden<\/strong>, orchestra manager, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tulsa-Symphony-Orchestra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronald E. Predl<\/strong>, executive director, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Detroit-Symphony-Orchestra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rick Robinson<\/strong>, former Detroit Symphony Orchestra bassist and Mr. CutTime<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Amarillo-Symphony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Susan White<\/strong>, executive director, Amarillo Symphony<\/a><br><strong>Scott Winters<\/strong>, artistic director, Pulse Productions and music director, Minnetonka Civic Orchestra<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-4\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-4\">Design Thinking: The Art of Being Customer-Focused<\/h2><div id=\"ac-4\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Taking a cue from businesses like Continuum and IDEO, organizations of all kinds are prioritizing customer satisfaction as a necessity to insure future viability. Orchestras have lots to learn around this practice, including developing quick, inexpensive experiments that let them prototype new experiences that increase customer loyalty. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves, use a different side of your brain, and try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Design-Thinking-LAO.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">View the Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/person\/dan-buchner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Buchner<\/a>, director, Innovation, The Center for Creative Leadership; former vice president of organizational innovation, Continuum<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-5\">Developing Cross-Cultural Competency<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re talking about generational perspectives, disabilities, ethnic or religious difference, or gender identification, you can see our communities are rapidly changing. Learning to communicate effectively \u2013 and respectfully \u2013 is one of the most important things we can do for staff, audiences, community members, artists, and beyond. This session is a must-attend for anyone interacting with others \u2013 so yes, this means you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Developing-Cross-Cultural-Competency.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/person\/bo-young-lee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bo Young Lee<\/a>, SVP, global diversity &amp; inclusion lead, Marsh Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-6\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-6\">Education\/Community Engagement <br\/>Meetings<\/h2><div id=\"ac-6\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p><strong><strong>Monday, June 17<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Strategic-Alignment-Presentation-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic Alignment<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic planning is a periodic necessity, like aligning the wheels on a car. The current team from board to staff to musicians needs to have a single understanding of the role of educati on and community engagement in the institution\u2019s mission and brand. But a strategy is just a reference point: every program and project needs to answer to that strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pam French Blaine, vice president, education and community engagement, The Pacific Symphony Orchestra<br>Kelly Dylla, vice president of education and community engagement, Seattle Symphony<br>Aimee Halbruner, director of education and &nbsp;community engagement, Richmond Symphony<br>Theodore Wiprud, vice president, education, New York Philharmonic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/League-Conference-June-17-2013-External-Affairs-Administrative-Alignment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrative Alignment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This presentation demonstrates how the St. Louis Symphony team re-imagined and restructured their administrative structure so that the public relations, communications, education, and community programs departments have been combined as external affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maureen Byrne, director of community programs, St. Louis Symphony<\/em><br><em>Adam Crane, vice president for external affairs, St. Louis Symphony<\/em><br><em>Dacy Gillespie, director of education, St. Louis Symphony<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/League-Conference-June-17-2013-External-Affairs-Musician-Engagement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Musician Alignment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging your musicians\u2019 talents and interests means getting to know them as people. Find out how the STL Symphony is able to have over 85% of musicians participating in community, education, and PR initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>STL Symphony External Affairs department and musicians<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, June 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring Cross-Cultural Engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The arts have long been known to unite people of different languages, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and even stages of life. In this session, we\u2019ll take a look at what 2 orchestras do to engage cross-culturally in their communities, and we\u2019ll hear from American Voices, an organization that provides cultural exchange through the performing arts and education in nations emerging from conflict and isolation. What might cross-cultural diplomacy look like in our own communities? What principles and practices might be transferable to the work that we do each day with our diverse youth, families and educators?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sarah Burman, director of operations and education, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra&nbsp;<\/em>(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SDSO_Lakota-Music-Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a>)<br><em>Anne Cushing-Reid, senior director of community engagement and learning, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra<\/em>&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CSO-Classical-Roots-2013-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation<\/a>)<br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/person\/marc-thayer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marc Thayer<\/a>, deputy director, Association of American Voices<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, June 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Garry-Golden-League-Edu-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Imagining the Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Futurist Garry Golden imagines what orchestras and their communities will look like ten years from now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-7\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-7\">Engaging College Students in Classical Music<\/h2><div id=\"ac-7\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Young adults in college represent a critical segment of the future audience for classical music. The musical experiences they have during these formative years lay the groundwork for a lifetime of musical involvement. What programming and engagement strategies might orchestras use to better reach college students? Learn from new research funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Our discussion will highlight exemplary practices in student engagement, and explore ticketing, marketing, and programming strategies that are likely to surmount the many barriers that stand between college students and a deeper relationship with classical music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Student-Engagement-Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Engagement Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Alan-Brown.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alan Brown<\/a>, principal, WolfBrown Associates<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Joe-Clifford.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Clifford<\/a>, audience engagement director, Hopkins Center for the Arts Dartmouth College<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hollis-Headrick.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hollis Headrick<\/a>, principal, Arts and Cultural Strategies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-8\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-8\">Heath and Wellness Programs: Learning from the Getty Orchestras<\/h2><div id=\"ac-8\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Through the League&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>Getty Education and Community Investment Grants Program<\/strong>&nbsp;we&#8217;ve identified orchestras that are doing outstanding work in healthcare settings. Working with hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, these orchestras are<br>partnering with medical professionals to make a difference in their communities. Learn about these inspiring programs and explore what you can do in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the League&#8217;s Getty grants and view a full list of recipients&nbsp;<strong>here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Health and Wellness Programs: Learning from the Getty Orchestras\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XSsE2TKGO8o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jessica Balboni, director of learning programs, League of American Orchestras<\/em><br><em>Jennifer Barnett, director of education and community partnerships,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.knoxvillesymphony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Knoxville Symphony<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Knoxville-Symphony-Orchestra-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>)<br><em>Dr. Cynthia Briggs, director, Music Therapy Program,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maryville University<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cynthia-Briggs-Getty-Health-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>)<br><em>Maureen Byrne, community programs manager,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stlsymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Louis Symphony<\/a><\/em><br><em>Lisa Dixon, executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandsymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Portland Symphony Orchestra<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Portland-Symphony-Orchestra-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>)<br><em>Crystal Weaver, CRC, MT-BC, music therapist,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slucare.edu\/cancer-center\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint Louis University Cancer Center<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SymphonyCares-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-9\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-9\">Imagining 2023: A Conversation with Greg Sandow<\/h2><div id=\"ac-9\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Where will your orchestra be in ten years? How far could you actually go, and what is holding you back? Join a group visioning experience led by Greg Sandow, well-known writer, teacher, and consultant who specializes in fostering fresh approaches to presenting classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Imagining 2023: A Conversation with Greg Sandow\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qpVVqd0XqEo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Greg-Sandow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greg Sandow<\/a>, writer, teacher, change agent<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-10\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-10\">Introduction to Mergers and Creative Alliances<\/h2><div id=\"ac-10\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Orchestras and other non-profits are looking at what organizational mergers and creative alliances bring to the table. Some are looking for perceived opportunities for back-office savings, others at expanding the creative landscape. This session will offer a \u201c101\u201d overview of the world of mergers and creative alliances and help you decide if these are the right strategies to explore \u2013 or not \u2013 for your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Mergers and Creative Alliances\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KlumcJ5uEk8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Partnership-Matrix-Chart-and-Text.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Partnership Matrix Chart and Text<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Intro-to-Mergers-and-Creative-Alliances-PPT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intro to Mergers and Creative Alliances Presentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Collaboration-Case-Study-Chattanooga-Museums-Admin-Consolidation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaboration Case Study: Chattanooga Museums Admin Consolidation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bob-Harrington.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Harrington<\/a>, partner, La Piana Consulting<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Paul-Helfrich.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul A. Helfrich<\/a>, president and CEO, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Patricia-Richards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patricia Richards<\/a>, board chair, Utah Symphony\/Utah Opera<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Marc-Scorca.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marc Scorca<\/a>, president &amp; CEO, OPERA America<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session is made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-11\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-11\">Learning from New Ensembles<\/h2><div id=\"ac-11\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Orchestras often look to smaller, younger, more flexible and innovative orchestral ensembles for inspiration. Likewise, many of these newer ensembles wish for the advantages of staff, a regular venue, legacy, and access to resources. Even with the common ground of vibrant music-making, what can we learn from these new organizations, and what might they learn from us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learning from New Ensembles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dUFSsXph6E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Amy-Garapic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amy Garapic<\/a>, co-executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.contemporaneous.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Contemporaneous<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beth-Perdue-Outland.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beth Perdue Outland<\/a>, vice president, community engagement and strategic innovation,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.indianapolissymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Jen-Richards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jen Richards<\/a>, managing director;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eighthblackbird.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">eighth blackbird<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Julia-Rubio.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julia Rubio<\/a>, executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blackpearlco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Norman-Ryan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norman Ryan<\/a>, vice president,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.schott-music.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schott Music Corporation<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-12\">Raising New Money<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>We all work hard to demonstrate our larger public value and build the confidence of those that invest in us over time, and funding our work with new dollars is urgent. Opportunities like community and state-based grants and social media fundraising platforms are just a few of the ways this session will help you increase your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Raising New Money\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AMjyLTfPDRM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dianne-Debicella.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dianne Debicella<\/a>, senior program director, fiscal sponsorship,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fracturedatlas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fractured Atlas<\/a><\/em><br><em>Emma E. Dunch, president,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/duncharts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dunch Arts, LLC<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Catherine-Maciariello.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathy Maciariello<\/a>, principal, HieroResources LLC<\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stephanie-Pereira.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephanie Pereira<\/a>, director, art program,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Randall-Rosenbaum.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Randall Rosenbaum<\/a>, executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arts.ri.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rhode Island State Council on the Arts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-13\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"ac-13\">Imagining Orchestras 2023: Taking it Home (Closing Session)<\/h2><div id=\"ac-13\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>In this interactive session we reflect on Conference 2013 and talk with your colleagues about what you are taking home and what your orchestra will be in 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Imagining Orchestras 2023: Taking it Home (closing session)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vt-8l6MvVIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Garry-Golden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garry Golden<\/a>, futurist, president, Forward Elements Inc.<\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Elizabeth-Merritt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elizabeth Merritt<\/a>, founding director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aam-us.org\/resources\/center-for-the-future-of-museums\" target=\"_blank\">Center for the Future of Museums<\/a>, American Alliance of Museums<\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mark-Niehaus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Niehaus<\/a>, president and executive director,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mso.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Graham-Parker.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graham Parker<\/a>, general manager,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wqxr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">WQXR<\/a>&nbsp;and vice president,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newyorkpublicradio.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">NYPR<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Richard-Slaney.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard Slaney<\/a>, head of digital,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.philharmonia.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philharmonia (UK)<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stanford-Thompson.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stanford Thompson<\/a>, CEO,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/playonphilly.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Play On, Philly!<\/a>, chair of the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/musicassociation.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Alliance of El Sistema-Inspired Programs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year, close to 1,000 orchestra professionals, volunteers and business partners gathered in St. Louis for the League&#8217;s 2013 National Conference. 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