Category: Help Yourself

Essential programs and services from the League of American Orchestras, including seminars, Conference news, and League awards and grants. Plus: information on competitions, grants, and other opportunities from outside organizations. No log-in required. For more, visit About the Hub.

Sponsored Webinar: “Successful Orchestra Fundraising in 2021”

On Wednesday, December 2, the League of American Orchestras will present Successful Orchestra Fundraising in 2021: Core Practices for the Current Environment, a sponsored webinar—free to League members—in which...

December 1, 2020

Register now for the League’s 2021 Midwinter Managers Meeting

Registration is open for the League of American Orchestras’ 2021 Midwinter Managers Meeting, to take place online Thursday and Friday, January 21-22, 2021. With inspiring speakers and presentations, the...

November 30, 2020

The Hub’s Thanksgiving hiatus

The Hub will take a break starting on Thanksgiving, and will return on Monday, November 30.

November 25, 2020

League​ webinar: “Shifting from Stage to Screen”

How and why are orchestras moving musical content to digital platforms and creating entirely new experiences for virtual audiences? Is this a short-term response to the pandemic or the...

November 18, 2020

“A World More Embracing”: essay by League President and CEO Simon Woods examines orchestras in the present moment and proposes new roads forward

“After more than 30 years working with orchestras, I was honored earlier this year to accept the position of president and CEO of the League of American Orchestras,” writes...

November 17, 2020

League launches Ford Musician Impact Fund, grant program for orchestra musicians to strengthen digital presence

The League of American Orchestras is launching the Ford Musician Impact Fund, which will distribute $25,000 to orchestra musicians to assist in making their virtual presence stronger. Generously supported...

November 16, 2020

Shop for a cause and support the League!

Now is the time to help support the League of American Orchestras by registering with AmazonSmile. Holiday shopping may look a little different this year. However, there is a...

November 16, 2020

Webinar in Wallace Foundation’s “Reimagining the future of the Arts” series to include Dallas Symphony Orchestra

With the nonprofit arts sector facing unprecedented challenges, what can be learned about organizational health from arts groups that are performing well? On Thursday, November 5, the Wallace Foundation...

November 4, 2020

Back by popular demand: sponsored webinar on acoustics for orchestras during pandemic

On Wednesday, November 4, the League of American Orchestras will present “Balancing Acoustics and Physical Distancing as Orchestras Return to Their Halls,” a sponsored webinar—free to League members—in which...

November 3, 2020

Apply now for League’s 2021 Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service

Orchestra musicians are increasingly working to support community engagement and educational activities that extend beyond the concert hall, and pivoting in new and creative ways to deliver this work...

October 28, 2020