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More than 300 students move through Winston-Salem Symphony's P.L.A.Y. Music program each year, learning strings from the...
08/25/2026

More than 300 students move through Winston-Salem Symphony's P.L.A.Y. Music program each year, learning strings from their first lesson through five levels of ensemble training.

A WolfBrown study found that P.L.A.Y. students showed gains in reading and math achievement alongside stronger social-emotional skills, benefits that will stay with students for life.

Winston-Salem Symphony's "gateway" approach to music education is one of many featured in the League's new report on education and community engagement: https://americanorchestras.org/orchestras-building-community-through-education-and-engagement/

(Photos by J Farley Photography)

If you’ve ever attended a free community performance, heard an orchestra concert at a library or school, or played in a ...
08/20/2026

If you’ve ever attended a free community performance, heard an orchestra concert at a library or school, or played in a youth orchestra, you’ve experienced one of the many ways orchestras serve and invest in their local communities.

In a new report, explore how orchestras are creating opportunities for learning, participation, and more through a remarkable variety of programs and partnerships.

Download "Orchestras Building Community Through Education and Engagement" at the link in the first comment.

Presenting the best music on stage takes a lot of work behind the scenes, including the essential efforts of orchestra b...
08/19/2026

Presenting the best music on stage takes a lot of work behind the scenes, including the essential efforts of orchestra boards. Check out these quotes from the second edition of Effective Orchestra Governance: A Guide for Boards, and thank your local board members who exemplify great governance.

“You’ve got to have the involvement within the community, and it’s got to be genuine. If it’s genuine, it will work.”In ...
08/18/2026

“You’ve got to have the involvement within the community, and it’s got to be genuine. If it’s genuine, it will work.”

In a career spanning over a dozen orchestras, David Hyslop has gained an unmatched overview of the orchestra field.

The Gold Baton Award recipient shared his insights with Symphony:

08/13/2026

Do you know a student who’s interested in navigating classical music, social media, and the early stages of their career? Our next student constituency meeting will be a conversation with Maya Kilburn and Spencer Rubin, and they can participate by joining the League as a student member for FREE!

https://americanorchestras.org/connect/student-memberships/

Thanks to Student Leadership Council member Faith Youn for making this video and spreading the word!

“Often, the younger generation is thought of as the future of music, but really they are the present.”The League’s Stude...
08/05/2026

“Often, the younger generation is thought of as the future of music, but really they are the present.”

The League’s Student Leadership Council shares their thoughts on where they see orchestras today and tomorrow—and what it will take to get there.

Read more in Symphony:

Say hello to our new board members! Erin Gibson Allen, Rosalie Contreras, Karen Gahl-Mills, Jordan Harris, Dr. Mieko Hat...
08/04/2026

Say hello to our new board members! Erin Gibson Allen, Rosalie Contreras, Karen Gahl-Mills, Jordan Harris, Dr. Mieko Hatano, and Richard Krumdieck have joined the League Board of Directors. In addition, we have four new Ex-Officio Directors: Steven Brosvik, Benjamin Cadwallader, Joe Loehnis, and Margaret Stehman. Patricia A. Richards was also elected to the Emeritus Board.

Behind every youth orchestra is at least one person whose energy, determination, and grassroots leadership has an extrao...
07/30/2026

Behind every youth orchestra is at least one person whose energy, determination, and grassroots leadership has an extraordinary impact on their organization. Betty Utter, co-founder of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra and founder of the League’s Youth Orchestra Division (YOD), was one of those tireless advocates for young musicians.

To celebrate 50 years of YOD and honor Betty’s legacy, youth orchestras across the country have recognized their own impactful individuals. Learn more about them: https://americanorchestras.org/learn/youth-orchestras/the-betty-utter-community-impact-award/winners/

Essentials of Orchestra Management is in full swing this week! Participants experienced sessions on organizational cultu...
07/28/2026

Essentials of Orchestra Management is in full swing this week! Participants experienced sessions on organizational culture, marketing, artistic planning, and more—it’s been amazing to see this class of rising leaders in action. Swipe through the photos for a few highlights so far.

Head into August with the latest information to help you engage Congress, support international artistry, and lend a han...
07/27/2026

Head into August with the latest information to help you engage Congress, support international artistry, and lend a hand in the conservation of natural resources used in making musical instruments.

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