Mentoring Circles

Mentoring Circles bring together orchestra staff and trustees who share experiences around topics of common concern, providing counsel and leadership, and those who need guidance. Together they create a network of people who can continue to provide information and support to one another over time.

Currently offered for:

Coming soon:

  • Building and Renovating Concert Halls
  • New Development Personnel - Groups 5-8
  • Incoming Executive Directors - Groups 3-4
  • Incoming Executive Directors - Groups 5-6
  • Incoming Executive Directors - Groups 7-8
  • Music Director Search

 

Incoming Group 5-6 Board Chairs


Beginning in February, we will be offering a series of five monthly, 90-minute discussions via telephone designed specifically for new and incoming board chairs of budget groups 5 and 6.

This Mentoring Circle is a unique opportunity to connect with other orchestra board chairs who have the same questions and are facing similar situations as you. Facilitated by Cate Moye, former board chair of Spokane Symphony Orchestra and League board member, this guided peer-to-peer learning offers networking, sharing, and personal insight from an experienced leader.

Mentoring Circle call schedule is 1-2:00 pm Eastern Time on February 9, March 1, March 22, April 5, and April 26.

For more information or to register for this Mentoring Circle by Thursday, February 6, please click here >>

Please also feel welcome to contact Meghan Whitbeck at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 646 822 4083 with any questions. Thank you!

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Incoming Group 7-8 Board Chairs


Beginning in April, the League will be offering a series of five monthly, 90-minute discussions via telephone designed specifically for new and incoming board chairs of budget groups 7 and 8.

This Mentoring Circle is a unique opportunity for your board chair to connect with other orchestra board chairs who have the same questions and are facing similar situations. Facilitated by Cate Moye, former board chair of Spokane Symphony Orchestra and League board member, this guided peer-to-peer learning offers networking, sharing, and personal insight from an experienced leader.

Mentoring Circle call schedule is 1:00-2:00pm Eastern Time on February 10, March 2, March 23, April 6, and April 27.

For more information or to register for this Mentoring Circle by Thursday, February 6, click here >>

Please also feel welcome to contact Meghan Whitbeck at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 646 822 4083 with any questions. Thank you!


Mentoring Circles are made possible by grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., MetLife Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts, and supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.