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THE MAGAZINE OF THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS
4 Prelude by Robert Sandla
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7 The Score Orchestra news, moves, and events Pacific Symphony
14 Critical Questions Orchestras must forge deep ties with their communities to address questions about public value. by Jesse Rosen 18 Perspective Why we cannot yield to pessimism about orchestras. by Bruce Ridge
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22 Currents The Patron Growth Initiative study may show new ways to build sustainable support. by Rebecca Winzenried
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The Power of Ensemble Five emerging chamber groups tell their stories. by Eileen Reynolds
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Guide to Emerging Artists
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The New Masters Seven young, recently appointed concertmasters talk about chemistry, career-building, and collaboration. by Laurie Niles
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Beyond the Melting Pot American orchestras connect with Middle Eastern communities at home and abroad. by Ian VanderMeulen
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Catching the Micro Wave Orchestras are raising money to support projects through microfunding—with contributions as small as a dollar. by Jayson Greene
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56 League of American Orchestras Annual Fund 71 Advertiser Index 74 Coda Sphinx Organization founder Aaron Dworkin argues that the arts play a critical role in developing tomorrow’s leaders.
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Shared History Music archives used to be for scholars and researchers only. No longer. by Bradley Bambarger
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The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Naha Greenholtz is one of a new generation of musicians just starting their careers as concertmasters. The 26-year-old violinist chats with six other newly minted concertmasters in “The New Masters” on page 46.