Essentials of Orchestra Management

Essentials January 5-14, 2011 

It’s orchestra boot camp.

Managing an orchestra today takes strength, dedication, perseverance and a passion for music. Essentials of Orchestra Management is a ten-day journey that will prepare you for the challenges orchestras are facing today and tomorrow. Arming yourself with the vital skills you need to be a great leader is the foundation for a great organization. While orchestra management will be the toughest job you’ll ever love, Essentials is what you need to excel.

Only the truly passionate need apply by November 1, 2010.

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Seminar Directors: Brent Assink (pdf bio), executive director, San Francisco Symphony; Deborah Rutter (pdf bio), president, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (additional faculty TBD)

Additional Details:
The curriculum is organized around four key content areas Artistic vitality, Business and Operational Models, Community Engagement, Leadership.

You will find these content areas woven throughout the curriculum. Instruction will be a mix of presentation, discussion, and interactive role-plays and simulations. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in individual discussions and career/mentoring with faculty.

Preview the agenda pdf here


You should apply if:

  • You’ve worked at an arts organization and have less than three years of experience
  • You’re new to the field or considering a career in orchestra management
  • You’re a musician considering an administrative role
  • You’re graduate students who are considering a career in orchestra management

Up to 30 participants will be selected based on leadership experience and potential, commitment to serving American orchestras, and motivation/ goals for participating in Essentials. You should also be a strategic thinker with an overall collaborative spirit, intellectual dynamism and curiosity.

Schedule Commitment:
EOM 2011 will begin January 5, 2011 and conclude on January 14, 2011. If accepted to EOM, participants are expected to attend all sessions and events associated with the seminar.

Fees:
There is a $60 application fee and a $1,900 fee if you are chosen to participate. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please be sure to fill out the financial aid section of the online application.

Tuition covers ten days of intensive instruction and concert tickets. Each participant will be responsible for covering their own costs of travel, most meals and lodging. Application

For your convenience, find an application check list pdf here.


Orchestra Leadership Academy seminars are made possible by grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Argosy Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., and National Endowment for the Arts.