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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
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 – break down those cross-cultural boundaries and learn through participation. This session will look at some shining examples, exploring what’s possible, doable, affordable, and – most importantly – successful. Jim [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
Orchestras from everywhere will be sharing what’s new and exciting in their worlds. Whether it’s 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: Katie Cobb, vice president external [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
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. [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
Where will your orchestra be in 10 years? Can you imagine having thousands of fans in your community who go to any concert you put on, buy any recording you make – even buy your merchandise? How far could you actually go, and what is holding you back? Join a group visioning experience led by [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
Speaker BiosOrchestras 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 “101” overview of the world of mergers and creative alliances and help you decide if these are [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
Orchestras, opera companies, and jazz ensembles are bringing exciting new repertoire forward – including works that are highly responsive to local and societal issues, and offer opportunities to broaden audience and impact community. Learn about a range of work that may suggest new possibilities for you. Gene Dobbs Bradford, executive director, Jazz St. Louis; Robert [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
A culture of collaboration requires transparency, communication, and hard work. How do musicians, staff, and board members create and sustain such an environment together? Learn from the St. Louis Symphony, whose recent early labor negotiation settlement and unique media partnership are examples of the kinds of win-wins possible when a collaborative culture serves as a [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 09:00 am | 10:15 am |
The digital world is exploding. MOOC’s (Massive Open Online Courses) have captured the attention of higher education and beyond, while new digital products are offering inventive ways for individuals to interact with us and our art form. Do models of large-scale participation and open access have something teach orchestras? What if it’s all about lowering [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
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’s new and exciting in their worlds. Whether it’s audience development, community and education, artistic initiatives, or something completely different, there is something for everyone at this fast-paced [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
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, we can all be a bit green with envy at times thinking of [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
St. Louis Symphony music director, an internationally renowned interpreter and a passionate champion for new music, shares his perspective about what the future holds for new music, composers, concert programming, and orchestras embracing the music of our time. David Robertson, music director, St. Louis Symphony; Jesse Rosen, president and CEO, League of American Orchestras This [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
Let’s explore new avenues for revenue! 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 [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
How do you prove that your orchestra is essential to your community, especially where you may be competing for support with social and human services? Telling the right story can help debunk false choices and the old image that orchestras are just for the “tuxedo and limousine” set. Discover how orchestras are communicating that they [...]
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 11:15 am | 12:30 pm |
Never before has there been more choice in connecting and engaging through media – broadcast, print, satellite radio, webcasting, streaming, social media, blogs, crowd-sourcing. And there is so much more to come! The cost of entry into media production is very low, but the need for understanding for when, why, and how people are using [...]
