Speaker(s): TBD

In this interactive session, you’ll explore how orchestras across the country are reimagining their audition and tenure practices. To frame the discussion, we’ll start with a preview of the League’s upcoming Catalyst Guide on Auditions and Tenure and highlight stories of orchestras who are taking bold steps to address bias, diversify audition candidate pools, create transparent evaluation criteria, and more.

You will walk away with a deeper understanding of common barriers associated with audition and tenure practices and strategies for adopting more equitable practices in your own orchestra. Join us to discover how your orchestra can help unlock the full potential of every musician.

Speaker(s): Anthony D. Meyers, President/CEO, Leading ChangeMakers, Ltd.

In an era of changing cultural consumption habits, orchestras that diversify their earned revenue can adapt to new market realities while maintaining artistic excellence and organizational sustainability. It’s top of mind for many orchestras—so let’s have a conversation about it.

This will be a unique session inspired by the Open Space discussion format in which the participants determine the content and direction of the conversation. A facilitated process will take attendees through the steps of refining key topics, participating in the discussion(s) of their choice, and finally gleaning insights from all groups. As we delve into our theme of diversifying earned revenue, every attendee will be both contributor and audience member.