Nearly 250 orchestra and performing arts professionals and supporters gathered in San Francisco from July 25-27 to discover the Golden Opportunities and untapped possibilities that lie ahead for our industry. By connecting with each other, learning from speakers and experts, and uplifting a wide array of voices and perspectives, attendees focused on forging a path to a future where orchestras thrive, communities flourish, and the enduring impact of music enriches the lives of all.
If you attended the conference and haven’t yet done so, please take a few minutes share your thoughts on the sessions you attended and the overall event, along with any suggestions for future conferences.
Revisit the below resources from conference, including keynote and session recordings, photos, speaker slides and handouts, and links to books written by some of our speakers. If you are looking for notes from you peer forum, contact [email protected].
Keynote Speaker: Kev Choice, Oakland-based pianist, emcee, producer, educator, activist, and cultural strategist, in conversation with Dr. Mieko Hatano, CEO, Oakland Symphony, ACSO Board Member, and Visit Oakland Board Member
Music Directors Roundtable: On and Off the Podium (1:14:20) Moderator: Paul Meecham, President & CEO, Tucson Symphony Orchestra Panelists: Dwayne Burrell, Associate Conductor, ICYOLA ; Sarah Hicks, Principal Conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, Minnesota Orchestra; Jayce Ogren, Music Director, Monterey Symphony; Ryan Murray, Artistic Director & Conductor, Auburn Symphony, Music Director, Music in the Mountains, Principal Pops Conductor, Modesto Symphony
Breakout Session Slide Decks and Handouts
SLIDES
Building Responsive, Resilient, and Collaborative Community Programs (PDF) Speakers: Brianna Negrete, Music Therapist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital; Laura Bergmann, Associate Director, Advocacy & Community Engagement, San Francisco Symphony; Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Dìa De Los Muertos Curator, San Francisco Symphony; May Stearman, Community Engagement Program Manager, San Francisco Symphony
The Power of Local Advocacy & Civic Relationships (PDF) Speakers: Leni Boorstin, Senior Advisor, External Engagement, Los Angeles Philharmonic (retired); Marni Cook, Senior Director of Advocacy, Community Engagement & Volunteer Services, San Francisco Symphony; Sean Fenton, Executive Director, Theatre Bay Area; Jonathan Glus, Executive Director for the Arts & Culture, City of San Diego; Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement, CA for the Arts
