Mission & Opportunity – CasePacks – The Eastman Case Studies - Examine issues and challenges faced by musical leaders

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Discover the history of the Los Angeles-based professional ensemble Tonality, a diverse group of singers committed to presenting issues of social justice through the choral art. Recommend a strategy for touring in light of the organization’s bold mission.

Tonality: Unity through Diversity

Examine the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s involvement with Native American communities and propose steps for expanding community programming amid internal conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion. In partnership with League of American Orchestras

Bridging Cultures with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

Experience first principles of negotiation in the context of a pops orchestra’s quest for a home base.

Boulder Pops Orchestra and the Art of Negotiation

Track the impact of a one-time bridge funding gift that turned around the San Francisco Symphony.

Bridging the Gap: Accountability at the San Francisco Symphony

Investigate the impact of scientific research on community outreach initiatives of Arizona’s only full-time professional orchestra. In partnership with League of American Orchestras

Stress, Science, Saliva, and a Symphony

Understand and apply basic concepts of cultural humility as it concerns Buffalo String Works, a music academy that serves refugee and immigrant families.

Refugees and Cultural Humility at Buffalo String Works

Lara Downes is an artist who aims to use her talent and experience for social good. Learn of her journey and propose ways to strengthen a promising partnership with a children’s rights advocate and expand the global reach of this program.

Lara Downes: Artist, Activist

CelloBello.com is an online educational resource, started by Paul Katz, for both amateur and professional cellists. Review partnerships, organizational changes, as well as basic audience analytics for the website, while exploring how to support the costs of expansion.

CelloBello

Evaluate the success of an inaugural convention focused on growing and sustaining minority representation in the field of classical music.

The Sphinx Organization and the Diversity Marketplace

Examine how an experimental arts festival continues to focus on the local community in the face of increasing national interest and outside funding.

Omaha Under the Radar: Localizing an Experimental Arts Festival

How does an arts organization that prides itself on eschewing traditional venues react when given the chance to settle in a space of its own?

No Place Like Home: The Industry at a Crossroads