OLA Seminar: Philadelphia, July 21-22

 

What’s So Special About Orchestras – for New Marketing and Development Personnel

Hosted by The Philadelphia Orchestra: July 21-22, 2008. This seminar will equip those new to orchestras, and those who aspire to work for orchestras in the revenue generating areas, with the knowledge and strategic skills necessary for success.

Faculty: Ed Cambron, vice president of marketing and public relations; Anna Madonia, vice president of development and board relations, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Susan Hoffman, executive director, Adrian Symphony Orchestra

Cost: $275 per person

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Like most non-profits, our field experiences significant turn-over in the revenue generating areas of our work—specifically in marketing and development. We welcome many people to our staffs who may bring experience from other disciplines, but who lack specific knowledge of (and perhaps even passion for) orchestras.  The internal dynamics that drive decision-making and organizational culture can appear mysterious – even off-putting. What can we do ensure the success of those entering our world in the marketing and development areas?

This seminar is not Marketing or Development 101. It is a deep dive into what makes orchestras special. What are the specific opportunities and challenges that may face new marketing and development personnel (or those with those responsibilities in their portfolios)? And, what information and insights can we provide that can help to ensure success and improve retention?

This seminar will equip those new to orchestras, and those who aspire to work for orchestras in the revenue generating areas, with the knowledge and strategic skills necessary for success.

The Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia no longer has rooms available for this seminar.  If you are still in need of hotel reservations, please contact Jeanette Wong ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 646-822-4019).

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Tickets are available to registered participants for $25 (Represents a 50% discount)!

Philadelphia Orchestra Concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Monday, July 21, 200, 8:00pm

Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano

Grieg: Lyric Suite, Op. 54, Nos. 1-4
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, for piano and orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Call or email: Cholehna Weaver at 215.893.1928 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it