AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

Member services: the league provides some 2,000 members with extensive information about the field, including trends, open positions, new appointments, and the many other activities of the nation's orchestras. Services to members include specialized guidance on operations, artistic, and community engagement topics that support the capacity of orchestras to deliver on mission. Members are invited to participate in an online community, a confidential space where they can share their extensive knowledge and learn about best practices throughout the field.

Research and development: the league equips orchestras with industry-specific research and information to fuel innovation and provides the data and information they need to make key decisions. The league also conducts, analyzes, and disseminates a range of surveys-from quick questions focusing on specific issues, to annual, in-depth studies.

Advocacy: the league represents the interests of american orchestras to members of congress and the executive branch on issues affecting the orchestra field; distributes updates on pending legislation, with recommendations for local action; and provides assistance to orchestras to build their capacity for local and state advocacy.