No single resource is as valuable as the people you know. And nothing opens the door to new contacts and opportunities as easily as ACSO membership. ACSO puts all the knowledge and experience of its members at your fingertips.
ACSO keeps its finger on the pulse of California orchestras. It provides the trustee, volunteer, administrator, orchestra musician, or business professional with essential information and uniquely responsive services designed to suit your individual needs.
ACSO takes advantage of collaborations, suggested studies, and other advantageous circumstances to represent its membership effectively. Since its founding in 1969, ACSO has grown in membership to more than 400 individuals and institutions, making it one of the largest performing arts service organizations in the nation.
Why Join?
Advocacy ACSO gives voice to California's orchestras and choruses at the state and national levels. Members receive the latest news from state government.
Conference ACSO's Annual Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn from top professionals and network with peers at insightful seminars, thought-provoking panel discussions, and entertaining social events.
Consulting Service Professional assistance is available to help Board members and staff address specific issues.
Exhibit Space at Annual Conference Business Members are entitled to free exhibit space to promote products and services.
Governance Network A unique pairing of ACSO Board members with orchestra directors statewide to address individual and common concerns.
Information Services & Resource Library Your comprehensive source for information and reference materials - from job descriptions and contracts to board and promotional material.
Job Announcements ACSO members have access to a listing of job opportunities at orchestras and arts organizations in California and beyond. Organization members may post jobs in the monthly announcements for free.
Membership Directory An annually updated, comprehensive listing of orchestra, business, and individual members, with all the addresses, numbers and e-mails you need to make the connection.
Newsletter ACSO's quarterly newsletter keeps members informed of news around the state and provides essential information on a variety of pertinent topics.
Web site ACSO's Web site connects you to a world of information.
Workers' Compensation Plan ACSO's member orchestras are eligible to take advantage of a plan at a special group rate.
Workshops Annual workshops, webinars and Conference Calls tackle important issues at daylong presentations in both Northern and Southern California.
Joining is easy.
Option one: Call the ACSO office at (916) 484-6744.
Option two: Download the 2010-11 Organization Invoice or Individual Invoice. Fill out the form and fax it to (916) 484-0503 or mail it to our office:
ACSO
2755 Cottage Way, Ste. 3
Sacramento, CA 95825