{"id":8829,"date":"2018-06-13T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?p=8829"},"modified":"2022-08-08T14:41:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T14:41:18","slug":"conference-2018-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/conference-2018-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference 2018 Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9886.png\" alt=\"Jesse Rosen, Conference 2018\" class=\"wp-image-8887\" width=\"383\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9886.png 800w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9886-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9886-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9886-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>&#8220;Creating the Greatest Impact&#8221;<\/em><\/p><cite>More than 1,300 orchestra stakeholders met in Chicago, June 13-15, for the&nbsp;<strong>League&#8217;s 73rd National Conference<\/strong>, hosted by the&nbsp;<strong>Chicago Symphony Orchestra.<\/strong>&nbsp;See below for videos, presentations, handouts, and more.&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\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-88290\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Creating the Greatest Impact: Conference 2018 Highlights<\/h2><div id=\"ac-88290\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creating the Greatest Impact: Conference 2018 Highlights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fz8BOwhRH7Y?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-88291\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Opening Plenary: Creating the Greatest Impact (Remarks by Vijay Gupta)<\/h2><div id=\"ac-88291\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Opening Plenary Session - Vijay Gupta - 2018 National Conference\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbMWoaihsEU?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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Vijay_Gupta_Speech.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transcript of Vijay Gupta&#8217;s remarks<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vijay Gupta, acclaimed violinist and a passionate advocate for artistic voices at the center of social justice (introduction by League of American Orchestras President and CEO Jesse Rosen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gupta joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2007, and in 2011 founded Street Symphony, a group of professional musicians in Los Angeles who work with communities experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and incarceration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>New!<\/em>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmt.com\/2018\/06\/26\/how-l-a-s-street-symphony-is-bringing-music-and-social-justice-to-skid-row\/\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to an interview on Chicago radio station WFMT with Opening Plenary speaker Vijay Gupta<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"816\" data-id=\"8842\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_8614.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_8614.png 800w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_8614-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_8614-768x783.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"816\" data-id=\"8843\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_4039.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_4039.png 800w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_4039-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_4039-768x783.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/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-88292\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Luncheon Featuring Jennifer Koh and Ford Musician Awards<\/h2><div id=\"ac-88292\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"League Luncheon - Jennifer Koh\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6a95KVFCJzw?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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Jennifer_Koh_Speech.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transcript of Jennifer Koh&#8217;s remarks<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riveting performance and remarks by violinist Jennifer Koh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Luncheon also featured the presentation of the League\u2019s Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service to Jeffrey Barker, associate principal flute, Seattle Symphony; John R. Beck, principal percussionist, Winston-Salem Symphony; Jody Chaffee, community engagement director, flue, Firelands Symphony Orchestra; Erin Hannigan, principal oboe, Dallas Symphony Orchestra; and Juan R. Ram\u00edrez Hern\u00e1ndez, violin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9178-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9178-copy.png 800w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9178-copy-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RST_9178-copy-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/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-88293\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">General Session: Inclusive and Equitable Orchestras\u2014A Performance and Conversation<\/h2><div id=\"ac-88293\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"General Session: Inclusive and Equitable Orchestras - Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMf8lLCkS38?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>Brothers Anthony McGill (Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic) and Demarre McGill (Principal Flute, Seattle Symphony), moderated by Jeri Lynne Johnson, Founder and Artistic Director of Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, looked at the pathway to professional careers in orchestras; how the ecosystem of music education and training presents opportunities and barriers to success; and the essential role that all orchestras can play in this continuum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session included the world premiere of a double concerto by Michael Abels, composer of the score to the film,&nbsp;Get Out, performed by Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, conducted by Allen Tinkham, CYSO Music Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Percussion Scholarship Group also performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"816\" data-id=\"8858\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9499-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9499-1.png 800w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9499-1-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9499-1-768x783.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8857\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DBR_9583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/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-88294\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Closing Plenary: Why Culture Matters\u2014A Conversation with Yo-Yo Ma<\/h2><div id=\"ac-88294\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Closing Plenary Session - Yo-Yo Ma - 2018 National Conference\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DPlWQKMi-RY?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 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In his remarks (beginning at 3:20), introduced by League President and CEO<br>Jesse Rosen, Ma examined why arts and culture matter now more than ever before.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The League of American Orchestras honored cellist Yo-Yo Ma with its highest award, the Gold Baton.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his remarks, introduced by League President and CEO Jesse Rosen, Ma examined why arts and culture matter now more than ever before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session opened with a special performance by Chicago Sinfonietta\u2019s Project Inclusion Ensemble, conducted by Music Director Mei-Ann Chen. Project Inclusion is a talent development program, dedicated to changing the face of classical music, which identifies and trains diverse musicians, conductors, and administrative leaders of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8866\" src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Jesse_and_YoYo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Jesse_and_YoYo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Jesse_and_YoYo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Jesse_and_YoYo-150x150.jpg 150w, 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https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Yo-Yo_and_staff-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Yo-Yo_and_staff-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Media<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Conferece_2018_Press_Release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Find the Conference press announcement here<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/entertainment\/league-of-american-orchestras-conference-tackles-issues-of-inclusion-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read a feature on the Conference in the Chicago Sun-Times<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmt.com\/2018\/06\/18\/president-and-ceo-of-league-of-american-orchestras-on-the-state-of-american-orchestras-need-to-diversify\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Listen to a post-Conference interview with League President and CEO Jesse Rosen on Chicago radio station WFMT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmt.com\/2018\/06\/26\/how-l-a-s-street-symphony-is-bringing-music-and-social-justice-to-skid-row\/\" target=\"_blank\">Also on WFMT: listen to an interview with Opening Plenary speaker Vijay Gupta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-dark-color has-blue-light-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Sponsors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Plenary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Opening Session was generously sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Broadcast Music, Inc.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/trgarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRG Arts.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br>Made possible by generous grants from The Joyce Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>League Luncheon and Annual Meeting:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.<br>Made possible by a generous grant from The Joyce Foundation.<br>The Conference Luncheon is generously sponsored by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/patronmanager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patron Manager.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I<\/em>nclusive and Equitable Orchestras Session:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Made possible by generous grants from The Joyce Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Plenary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Made possible by a generous grant from The Joyce Foundation.<br>This session is generously sponsored by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akustiks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Akustiks.<\/strong><\/a><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/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>More than 1,300 orchestra stakeholders met in Chicago, June 13-15, for the League&#8217;s 73rd National Conference, hosted by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 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