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Overview

Emerging Leaders Program

Status: Active leadership development program of the League of American Orchestras

Purpose: Professional development and leadership training for emerging leaders in the orchestra field

Program Structure: Multiple cohorts documented (Classes of 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-20)

Focus Areas:

  • Executive leadership & management development

  • Career advancement for orchestra professionals

  • Networking with colleagues in the orchestra community
  • Eligibility: Orchestral professionals in emerging/mid-career stages

    Funding Partners:

  • American Express

  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • Contact: Amanda Díaz at adiaz@americanorchestras.org

    Notable Alumni Roles:

  • Executive Directors

  • Vice Presidents of Advancement and Guest Experiences

  • Artistic Administrators

  • Human Resources Managers

  • Orchestra Personnel Managers
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    professional-development

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