Why Conference?
"The board, management and volunteers of the Chicago Symphony are
proud to be working with the League of American Orchestras in
presenting what may be one of the most important conferences ever for
our field."
Deborah Rutter
President
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
"The League Conference events are very timely and helpful. I’m able to
take ideas back to the office and apply best practices to my job."
Susan Mendenhall
Campaigns and Donor Services Manager
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
"I come to the League Conference to connect with colleagues and get
the latest info on emerging areas of the field like new media,
community engagement and impact measurement."
Warren G. Williams, III
Manager of Community Relations
National Symphony Orchestra
Darlene Dreyer, Executive Director of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, speaks on the importance of this year's Conference. Click here to watch!
"Last
year’s Conference was our orchestras’s first. Being updated on the
latest field studies and being more closely involved with the League is
a very valuable experience."
Shirley Morgenstern
President and CEO
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra
Ari Solotoff, Executive Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, speaks on the importance of this year's Conference. Click here to watch!
"As a first-time attendee of last year's League Conference, I
appreciated being able to hear from, meet and network with my
colleagues from so many other orchestras."
Orzella Matherson
Board Vice President of Education
Akron Symphony Orchestra
Simon Crookall, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, speaks on the importance of this year's Conference. Click here to watch!
"The League puts on a great Conference. It is well organized and it unfolds efficiently and at a comfortable pace. Sessions/topics are important and effectively presented."
Lockwood Hoehl
Executive Director
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra