The League of American Orchestras National Conference, Global Stages, Local Stories, has been transformed into an extended online event. Taking place from May 5 to June 12, the Conference will be free of charge for all League members. Over the course of six weeks, the League will provide an array of webinars, constituency meetings, and networking events that are designed to: help orchestras navigate the global pandemic and its aftermath; continue advancing the imperatives of equity, relevance, innovation, and creativity; and unite and inspire the orchestra community.
The Conference had originally been scheduled for June 10-12 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.
The current schedule includes the following events (most sessions will run from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT):
Week 1
May 5: Opening Session with Deborah Borda, Anthony McGill, Jesse Rosen, and Henry Timms
May 6: Scenario Planning in the Time of COVID-19
May 7: Philanthropy Today
Week 2
May 12: Arts Marketing
May 13: The Leader’s Influence: Championing the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Practice
May 14: Engaging Audiences at Home
Week 3
May 19: Outside the Box: An (Unconventional) Orchestra Musician’s Perspective
May 20: How to Use Scenario-building to Plan for an Uncertain Future
May 21: Tools for Problem-solving in Negotiations with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Week 4
May 26: Conference Keynote with Nina Simon: Re-envision Relevance to Build a More Inclusive Future
May 27: Surfing the Digital Wave: Increase Your Orchestra’s Footprint in Local and Global Arenas
May 28: Addressing Gender Equity On and Off the Stage
Weeks 5 and 6
June 12: Closing Keynote
Details about Weeks 5 and 6 elective and keynote sessions featuring major national research findings, information on visa processing, and a closing keynote with Valerie Coleman will be announced.
Find additional information, including how to register, at leagueconference.org.
