MOLA (Major Orchestra Librarians' Association) Conference Agenda, 2009

The last time that the National Symphony hosted a MOLA conference was in 1990, when there were only about 40 member organizations. Since Washington DC is both easily accessible and home to the Library of Congress, the NSO volunteered to host the conference again, but now MOLA has over 250 member organizations!
The “theme” for this conference was special programming. Nearly every performing organization does some type of “special” concert, whether it be an opera gala, an opening night ball, pops concerts with dramatic elements, or some other unusual format. The NSO does many types of special concerts, so we rather selfishly decided to focus on the types of challenges we have with this type of programming. As you will see in the agenda, there were several panels that gave plenary sessions, as well as individual presentations, and many breakouts sessions. In addition to having over 55 presenters on the agenda, we offered two field trips: the Library of Congress (both the Jefferson and Madison buildings) and the US Marine Band Library, home of the JP Sousa archives.
It is my hope that the participants found this conference extremely practical in nature: the how, when, and what of various types of programming. I do know that as hosts we came away from the conference with a renewed appreciation for the collective wisdom and experience of this association!

26th Annual MOLA Conference

Marriott at Metro Center Hotel

April 17 – 20, 2009

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR “FROM HANDS TO STANDS”
A Seminar in Music Preparation for Composers, Arrangers, Copyists, and Librarians Presented by the Major Orchestra Librarians’ Association and the League of American Orchestras Orchestra Leadership Academy

Friday, April 17, 2009

9:30 – 9:45 AM Welcome and Announcements
9:45 – 11:15 AM “The Hands”
Getting the Music from the Composer’s Brain to Paper
Douglas Richard, Chief Arranger, U.S. Military Academy Band, West Point
Laura Possessky, Gura & Possessky, PLLC; President of the Board, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
Dan Visconti, Composer and Winner of the 2008 Berlin Prize
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions
A. Library 101: Basics in Music Preparation
Gary Corrin, Principal Librarian, Toronto Symphony
Kira Wharton, Assistant Chief Librarian, U.S. Marine Band
B. An Introduction to Being a Performance Librarian
Russ Girsberger, Ensemble Librarian, The Juilliard School
Paul Gunther, Principal Librarian, Minnesota Orchestra
C. The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
Ed Matthew, Senior Promotion Manager and Internet Manager, G. Schirmer and Associated Music Publishers
Dan Visconti, Composer and Winner of the 2008 Berlin Prize
David Gruender, Librarian, Indianapolis Symphony
Laura Cones, Library Assistant, Indianapolis Symphony
2:00 – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
D. Music Preparation Evaluation for Composer-Submitted Works
Daniel Dorff, Vice President, Theodore Presser Company and composer-in-Residence, Symphony in C
Dan Visconti, Composer and Winner of the 2008 Berlin Prize
John Van Winkle, Principal Librarian, San Francisco Symphony Douglas Richard, Chief Arranger, U.S. Military Academy Band, West Point
E. Library 101: Basics in Music Preparation
Gary Corrin, Principal Librarian, Toronto Symphony
Kira Wharton, Assistant Chief Librarian, U.S. Marine Band
F. Artistic Administrators, Artist Managers, and Librarians: Are We On the Same Page?
Nigel Boon, Director of Artistic Planning, National Symphony Orchestra
Ed Matthew, Senior Promotion Manager and Internet Manager, G. Schirmer and Associated Music Publishers
Doug Adams, Librarian, Ft. Worth Symphony
3:15 – 4:30 PM “The Stands:” How Works Are Chosen for Performance
Nigel Boon, Director of Artistic Planning, National Symphony Orchestra
Judith Ilika, Director of Performance Promotion, Theodore Presser Company
Marcia Farabee, Principal Librarian, National Symphony Orchestra
Emil deCou, Associate Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Dan Visconti, Composer and Winner of the 2008 Berlin Prize
4:30 – 5:00 PM Open discussion/Q&A facilitated by the MOLA Education Committee
5:00 – 5:30 PM Closing remarks and League of American Orchestras survey
8:00 PM National Symphony Orchestra Concert, Kennedy Center

Saturday, April 18, 2009

9:30-11:30 AM Business meeting (MOLA Members Only)
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Welcome lunch
12:30-1:30 PM Opera Galas: “Help!”
Robert Sutherland, Principal Librarian, The Metropolitan Opera
Tony Rickard, Music Library Manager, Royal Opera House, London
Begoña Perez, Librarian, Orquestra simfónica de Barcelona
Ernest Green, Music Director, Annapolis Chorale and Young Victorian Theatre Company
1:30-2:45 PM Adding Elements: Tap Dancing Your Way into Grand Rights
Michael T. Vannoni, Manager, Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert Library
Daryl Donley, Production Manager, National Symphony Orchestra
Matt Naughtin, Librarian, San Francisco Ballet
Lola Kavonic, Grand Rights and Licensing Manager, Boosey & Hawkes
Robert A. Monath, Attorney at Law
3:00-4:00 PM Breakout Sessions
A. Copyright Challenges of International Touring
Pablo Suso, Principal Librarian, Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa
Lawrence Tarlow, Principal Librarian, New York Philharmonic
Ed Matthew, Senior Promotion Manager and Internet Manager, G. Schirmer and Associated Music Publishers
B. Audition Book Preparation and Distribution
Jari Eskola, Principal Librarian, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic
Sara Griffin, Associate Librarian, National Symphony Orchestra
C. The Challenges of Programming for Children’s Concerts
Mary Plaine, Principal Librarian, Baltimore Symphony
Yvonne Caruthers, cellist and image editor for education concerts, National Symphony Orchestra
Emil deCou, Associate Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Dorff, Vice President, Theodore Presser Company and Composer-in-Residence, Symphony in C
4:00-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
D. Music Triage
Ángels Martínez, Orquestra Simfónica del Gran Teatre Liceu
Jennifer Mills, U.S. Marine Band
E. Contracts for Commissions and Arrangements
Erin Kacenga Ozment, Artistic Administrator, National Symphony Orchestra
James Kessler, Composer and Arranger
Margo Hodgson, Principal Librarian, National Arts Centre Orchestra
F. Budgeting 101: How to Plan and Manage Your Library Budget
Karen Schnackenberg, Principal Librarian, Dallas Symphony
Jessica Slais, Librarian, Omaha Symphony
5:00-6:30 PM Optional Session
Informal discussion on how to give and take interviews and auditions
John Van Winkle, Principal Librarian, San Francisco Symphony
Elena Talley, Principal Librarian, Kansas City Symphony
Christina Eaton, Associate Librarian, Cincinnati Symphony
Jari Eskola, Principal Librarian, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic
5:30-6:00 PM New Board/Old Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM Past Presidents Council
8:00 PM National Symphony Orchestra Concert
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:00 AM Jane Cross’s three-mile fun run around the monuments
9:30-10:30 AM Pre-packaged Pops Shows: Define “Ready To Go”
Rebecca Beavers, Principal Librarian, Atlanta Symphony
Ella Fredrickson, Principal Librarian, Florida Orchestra
Asger Bondo, Principal Librarian, Odense Symphony Orchestra
Lucy Manning, Assistant Professor of Violin and Orchestra, Old Dominion University
10:45 AM-12:00 PM Programming Film Music: From Oz to Psycho
John Waxman, Themes and Variations
John Goberman, Producer, Live from Lincoln Center and President, PGM Productions
Emil deCou, Associate Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Eric Swanson, Assistant Manager, Music Library, JoAnn Kane Music
Marcia Farabee, Principal Librarian, National Symphony Orchestra
1:30-2:30 PM Breakout Sessions
G. The Challenges of Programming for Children’s Concerts
Mary Plaine, Principal Librarian, Baltimore Symphony
Yvonne Caruthers, cellist and image editor for education concerts, National Symphony Orchestra
Emil deCou, Associate Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Dorff, Vice President, Theodore Presser Company and Composer-in-Residence, Symphony in C
H. Balancing Work and Life: Time-management Skills
Eileen Caroscio, Passageways Coaching
I. Programs with Dancers: Knowing What to Ask
Matt Naughtin, Librarian, San Francisco Ballet
Michael Martin, Librarian, New York City Ballet
Juhana Hautsalo, Finnish National Opera Orchestra
2:45-4:00 PM Pops Concert Planning and the Library: When, How, Why?
Erin Kacenga Ozment, Artistic Administrator, National Symphony Orchestra
John Such, Executive Director, John Such Artist Management
Marvin Hamlisch, Composer and Principal Pops Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Marcia Farabee, Principal Librarian, National Symphony Orchestra
4:00-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
J. Conservatory roundtable
K. Non-U.S. roundtable
L. OPAS session
6:00 PM National Symphony Orchestra Library open house
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
6:00 PM Kennedy Center tour
6:50 PM Group Photo at Kennedy Center
7:30 PM Banquet
Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant

Monday, April 20, 2009

9:00-10:00 AM Arts Programming in Today’s Market
Michael Kaiser, President, Kennedy Center
10:00-11:00 AM Library of Congress Copyright Presentation
John Saint Amour, Information Specialist, Office of Copyright, Library of Congress
11:15 AM-12:15 PM The Special Collections of the Library of Congress
Loras Schissel, Specialist, Music Division, Library of Congress
12:15-12:30 PM Conference wrap-up and adjournment
1:30 PM Optional Field trips
U.S. Marine Band Library or the Library of Congress