"I
never miss a League conference. With my two decades of marketing
experience I thought I knew plenty when I got into orchestra marketing
five years ago. It turned out that I desperately needed the ideas I
heard at the conference from my colleagues at other orchestras. They're
the best marketers I know in any industry."
Bruce Robinson, Senior Director of Marketing, Houston Symphony
“As an orchestra board chair, I think it is very important to be aware of the arts climate in the United States. The opportunity to discuss best practices for governance and other major issues our orchestras face every day with my peers is priceless. This year is definitely special – there is the opportunity to hear speakers like Jim Collins and Jose Antonio Abreu who have such unique insight, and with the AmericaSpeaks caucuses, we have the chance to shape the national arts agenda. I wouldn’t miss it – period.”
Cate Moye, Board Chair, Spokane Symphony Orchestra
"I look forward to meeting fellow symphony and opera administrators. The opportunities to network, hear ideas, and collaborate with both symphony and opera peers on a national scale will be very rewarding for me as I’m new to these art forms. I hope to glean insight and look forward to the time we will spend together. This conference will no doubt help build and strengthen relationships while learning new ways to further our missions of providing the best quality performances for our patrons."
Kevin Bentz, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, Utah Symphony & Opera
“Denver is filled with the sound of music and the spirit of the arts. Having lived here for 39 years, I am so proud to share our vibrant city with fellow performing arts enthusiasts this June. NPAC is such an exciting opportunity to come together in support of the arts – and it’s just that much more meaningful to gather in a community that makes the arts a priority each and every day.”
Caryl F. Kassoy, volunteer, Colorado Music Festival
"I’m planning to attend the Conference in Denver because it is such a wonderful opportunity for a musician such as myself to learn about what is exciting and new in our field. I’m particularly looking forward to the El Systema presentation and hearing Jose Antonio Abreu speak. The NPAC conference offers the added benefit of learning what is current in the other art forms that meet jointly throughout the week. Hope to see you there!"
Tina Ward, Clarinetist, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
"The League's Conference, made even more compelling this year by the opportunity to meet colleagues from other fields, is an essential annual shot of inspiration and renewal for me and my colleagues at the Indianapolis Symphony. In addition to the invaluable constituency meetings, this year's extraordinary program of AmericaSpeaks caucuses, and more than 50 in-depth sessions, will provide some unique professional development opportunities. I look forward to meeting colleagues old and new in Denver in June."
Simon Crookall, President and CEO, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra