Thursday, June 11
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All events take place at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel unless stated
7:45am-9:00am
League Presentation and Awards Breakfast
Sponsored by ASCAP
Chairman’s Address and League of American Orchestras Annual Meeting
-Presentation of the Helen Thompson Award
-Orchestra Management Fellowship Program acknowledgement
-Volunteer Council Gold Book Online recognition
-Acknowledgement of ASCAP winners
Continental breakfast served
9:30am-12:00pm
Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
Presentation of the League’s Gold Baton Award 2009
Beyond the Score ®
Sir Mark Elder, conductor
Gerard McBurney, narrator and creative director
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
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From L-R: Sir Mark Elder, Gerard McBurney
- Paul Dukas Fanfare from La péri
- Beyond the Score: Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 (From the New World)
- Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 (From the New World)
Designed not only for classical music aficionados, but also for newcomers looking to delve deeper into the world of classical music, the first half of each Beyond the Score program offers a live multimedia documentary of the selected score—its context in history, how it fits into the composer’s output of works, the details of a composer’s life that influenced its creation—on the stage of Orchestra Hall, sharing the illuminating stories found “inside” the music. Live musical examples by the Orchestra are called upon to illustrate the structure of each composition. After an intermission, concertgoers return to the hall with newly discovered knowledge to hear a performance of the score, played in its entirety by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Today’s performance is part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s three-week Dvořák Festival.
Festival links:
The Dvořák Festival receives support from the following generous donors: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Glossberg • Chet Gougis and Shelley Ochab • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy • Judy and Verne Istock • The Kapnick Family • Nancy and Donald Kempf • Kirkland & Ellis, LLP • Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett Jim and Kay Mabie • James and Susan Matson • Molex, Inc. • The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust • National Endowment for the Arts • Mr. & Mrs. T. Paul B. O’Donovan • Cathy and Bill Osborn • Mr. & Mrs. Albert Pawlick • Jerry Rose • Mr. John Schmidt and Dr. Janet Gilboy • In honor and loving memory of Alice Welsh Skilling • And from a major challenge grant from The Jentes Family.
Major support for Beyond the Score is provided by The Davee Foundation.
12:00pm-1:15pm
Sponsored Lunches
Exhibit Hall networking
1:30pm-2:45pm
Constituency Meetings 2
3:00pm-4:00pm
Constituency Meetings 3
4:15pm-5:30pm
Solutions for Our Time: Peer-to-Peer Roundtables focusing on
proven ideas that have improved orchestras’ Endowments, Cash Flow,
Marketing, Development, Programming, Cost Control, Planning and
Communications as they address challenges during the downturn. The
session will include orchestras that are thinking beyond today’s
challenges and redefining innovation in the years ahead.
Presenters and Project list
Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation and InstantEncore.com
5:45pm-7:00pm
All Delegate Reception
An opportunity to network with colleagues and to visit the many exhibitors at Conference this year
Sponsored by B Squared Consulting
7:00pm-10:00pm
National Friends of the League Dinner (invitation only)
The Arts Club of Chicago
Sponsored by Bessemer Trust
8:00pm-close
Next
an event for under-35s
Bottom Lounge
1375 Lake St, Chicago
60607
Free Beer! Join your friends and colleagues for drinks, music, and the
opportunity to share your fresh ideas with the Next generation of the
orchestra field!
The Details
• Thursday, June 11 in the Volcano Room at the Bottom Lounge located at 1375 W. Lake Street
• Free beer courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing Co. from 8:00-10:00 pm
• Drink specials on Great Lakes Brewing brands all night
• Delicious and affordable dinner menu. Click here for details.
• Great views of the Chicago skyline from the rooftop deck!
• Starlight Mints, an indie pop band from Oklahoma, will play downstairs in the music room.
• Bring your business card for a chance to win free registration to the League’s 65th National Conference in Atlanta.
How to Get There: The “El”
• Exit the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Head East on E. Monroe St. (Both Wabash and the “el” are East of the hotel exit)
• Turn right on Wabash Ave.
• Take the Green Line at Adams/Wabash toward Harlem.
• Get off at Ashland/Lake.
• Head north on N Ashland Ave toward W Lake St
• Turn right at W Lake St, continue 2 blocks East to Bottom Lounge
Please RSVP to
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by May 29 or call 646-822-4083.
Sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company
