 
      Events and Webinars
In This SectionMark your calendar! The League of American Orchestras offers regular events and webinars on a variety of timely topics that are relevant to orchestra administrators, board members, volunteers, and musicians. The presenters are thought leaders from the orchestra field and beyond, and the programs offer opportunities to learn from and share common problems and concerns with peers. Our National Conference is the annual capstone, engaging the full breadth of thousands of American orchestra professionals, volunteers and other participants from across the world.
Many of our online events are recorded for on-demand viewing at your convenience, and all events and webinars are either free or discounted for members.
Are there topics that you think the League of American Orchestras should address in webinars or at our annual Conference? Presenters who you think would be valuable assets to the work of orchestras? Which issues do you find most interesting, pressing, and important these days? We want your ideas!
Please use this online form to submit a mini-proposal. The deadline and notification dates are rolling, and the process will be highly competitive; only a small number of proposals can be accepted.
Upcoming Events
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                  Event | Youth Orchestras Webinar | November 6, 2025Discover the Power of Inclusion in Orchestra Culture
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Conference | January 26 – 27, 20262026 Midwinter Managers Meeting, New York City
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Course | March 16 – 19, 2026Orchestra Personnel Management Intensive
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On-Demand Webinars
In the Baisley Powell Elebash On-Demand Webinar Center, you’ll find recordings of many of our online events for on-demand viewing at your convenience. All events and webinars are either free or discounted for members.
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                  Learn | Executive Leadership & ManagementCrisis Communications: Leadership Strategies During Periods of Unpredictability
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                  Learn | Development & FundraisingHow to Keep Revenue Up as Donor Counts Decline
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                  Learn | Development & FundraisingThe State of Philanthropy in America in 2025
Past Events
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Course | July 22 – 31, 20252025 Essentials of Orchestra Management
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Conference | January 26 – 27, 20252025 Midwinter Managers Meeting, New York City
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Course | July 24 – August 2, 20242024 Essentials of Orchestra Management
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Conference | January 28 – 29, 20242024 Midwinter Managers Meeting, Detroit
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Seminar | January 28, 2024Midwinter Seminar, Detroit: Organizational Resiliency in Times of Change
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Course | July 26 – August 4, 20232023 Essentials of Orchestra Management
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Meeting | January 29 – 30, 20232023 Midwinter Managers Meeting
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Course | July 24 – August 2, 20222022 Essentials of Orchestra Management
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                  Event | Repertoire & Commissions Conference | March 16 – 17, 20222022 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview
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                  Event | Executive Leadership & Management Virtual Meeting | January 31 – February 1, 2022Leading in a Time of Change: The 2022 Online Midwinter Managers Meeting
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