Here are just some of the outstanding events you can expect this June:

Orchestra Leadership Academy Seminars

If Conference is the main course of learning, Orchestra Leadership Academy is the appetizer that shouldn’t be missed! These in-depth seminars cover a range of topics that will maximize your skills and help you get the most out of your Conference experience. For a complete list of Orchestra Leadership Academy Seminars being offering June 6-7, click here >> 

Toolboxes

Toolboxes are exactly as advertised - practical, skill-based sessions designed so you can take the learning back and apply it to your orchestra now. No fluff, guaranteed.
Choose from a variety of topics for sessions happening on Wednesday, then choose two topics for sessions on Thursday. Yes, Thursday’s sessions are so good we’re repeating them to make choosing which ones you want to attend just a little bit easier. 
See Toolboxes schedule >> 

Perspectives

This year’s Conference offers a choice of four different Perspectives on Wednesday afternoon - these are exciting, big picture topics or opportunities that just might change how you see the orchestral field and the role you play in it. Choose which session you’d like to participate in when you register. For descriptions of the four Perspectives sessions, click here >>  

Plenaries

Join all the Conference delegates for these two thought-provoking plenaries.

Opening Plenary: Creating an Environment for Innovation >>

Keynote address from Larry Wendling, vice president for Corporate Research Lab, 3M



Red Alert! >>

In response to pressing field-wide challenges Conference content has been augmented
 

Plenary: Orchestras on the Airwaves: A Hopeful Trajectory >>

Brian Newhouse, host, Classical Music, SymphonyCast Minnesota Public Radio

A Forum Hosted by American Public Media   

Free Consultations

From EarShot, the NEA, and the League's Electronic Media counsultant
See schedule >>

Constituency Meetings

Every day during Conference you’ll gather together with those who know you best: your peers. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, volunteer, staff, or musician there is learning designed specifically for you. Details for each of the Constituency Meetings are coming soon.  See My Conference for details>>
 

Concerts and Music

It’s all about the music, right? This year we have two spectacular orchestras showing off what they do best… and to make it easy, you can purchase tickets to both concerts when you register for Conference. See the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra programs here >>

Parties and Receptions

Conference isn’t all work… we know play is important too. Meet new friends and catch up with those you haven’t seen since last year at the following events:

• Tune Up Party
• All Delegate Reception
• Next: an under 35 event
• Closing Reception at The Landmark Center >>