Thirty-five orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 22-July 31, 2025, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s campus at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. America’s flagship program for early- and mid-career orchestra and arts professionals, Essentials of Orchestra Management offers a pathway to future leadership and career success; since its inception in 2000, more than 600 individuals have participated in the program. Now in its 25th year, Essentials connects, inspires, and challenges tomorrow’s leaders, providing them with the knowledge they need to enhance their careers.

Topics will include artistic planning and leadership; development, finance, and strategic planning; equity, diversity, and inclusion; education and community engagement; human resources and organizational culture; leadership and governance; advocacy, marketing, and communications; orchestra operations; negotiations; and orchestras’ future. The program also includes two Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center concerts and a tour of David Geffen Hall, as well as peer discussions, mentoring opportunities, and social events. This year’s program is taught and directed by a faculty comprised of expert leaders in the orchestra field and beyond. The 2025 Essentials of Orchestra Management cohort is comprised of professionals working at American and Canadian orchestras, conservatories, and arts organizations, as well as career-changers interested in exploring orchestra management positions. Read about the participants here: https://americanorchestras.org/35-orchestra-and-arts-professionals-to-participate-in-league-of-american-orchestras-essentials-of-orchestra-management-program-at-the-juilliard-school/.