Registration
2024 Conference Registration Rates
We are looking forward to seeing you in Houston!
Register early to save. Early Bird deadline is May 2.
If you have questions about registration, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact member@americanorchestras.org, or 646 822 4010.
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Please be aware that by participating in the public forum, “The League of American Orchestras’ 79th National Conference," you are automatically authorizing the League of American Orchestras (hereinafter “League”) and its employees, agents, and assigns to use your photograph or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the League, including but not limited to publicity, marketing, websites, other electronic forms of media, and promotion of the League and its various programs.
Individuals
LEAGUE MEMBER GROUP 1-4 AND INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRAS,
PERSONAL MEMBERS, AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
Individuals affiliated with a member organization in Groups 1-4, Institutional, International, or those with a Personal membership.
Not sure of your orchestra’s Group size? Go to the Member Directory to search for your orchestra’s name, and your group size will be listed there.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$780 Early Bird
$880 Regular
LEAGUE MEMBER GROUP 5-6 ORCHESTRAS
Individuals affiliated with a member organization in Groups 5-6.
Not sure of your orchestra’s Group size? Go to the Member Directory to search for your orchestra’s name, and your group size will be listed there.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$570 Early Bird
$700 Regular
LEAGUE MEMBER GROUP 7-8 ORCHESTRAS
Individuals affiliated with a member organization in Groups 7-8.
Not sure of your orchestra’s Group size? Go to the Member Directory to search for your orchestra’s name, and your group size will be listed there.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$520 Early Bird
$620 Regular
LEAGUE MEMBER LARGER* YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Individuals affiliated with a larger youth orchestra member.
*Youth Orchestras with an operating budget of $610,000 or higher
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$570 Early Bird
$700 Regular
LEAGUE MEMBER SMALLER* YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AND COLLEGE ORCHESTRAS
Individuals affiliated with a smaller youth orchestra or college orchestra member.
*Youth Orchestras with an operating budget under $610,000
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$520 Early Bird
$620 Regular
FIRST TIMERS
League members who have not attended a National Conference since 2013 or who have never attended.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$570 Early Bird
$700 Regular
LEAGUE STUDENT MEMBERS
Full- or part-time students and recent graduates (since 2021) who are League members are welcome to attend the National Conference for free and to participate in the student constituency meeting track. Please register early; there are a limited number of free spots available
Learn more about student membership.
Please provide proof of student status, if requested. Any student who is under 18 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone at all times.
Free Early Bird
$200 Regular
Musicians
Musicians from League member orchestras who have no administrative or conducting responsibilities. If you need help retrieving or setting up your League login, please contact member@americanorchestras.org.
Free
LEAGUE ORCHESTRA VOLUNTEERS
Individual orchestra volunteers affiliated with a member organization in any budget size.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$520 Early Bird
$620 Regular
NOT-YET-MEMBERS
Join or renew your membership to receive the discounted rates above. Personal memberships start at just $55. Orchestra memberships include year-round access to constituency meetings. If you have any questions, please contact member@americanorchestras.org or 646 822 4010.
$1,065
SINGLE-DAY PASS – LEAGUE MEMBERS
League members only — for attendance on only one day of the National Conference
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$520 Regular
SINGLE-DAY PASS – NOt-yet-MEMBERS
Not-yet-members — for attendance on only one day of the National Conference
(Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Join or renew your membership to receive the discounted rates above. Personal memberships start at just $55. Orchestra memberships include year-round access to constituency meetings. If you have any questions, please contact member@americanorchestras.org or 646 822 4010.
$595
Livestream Only
The opening and closing sessions and four elective sessions will be available for livestream to anyone who registers for Conference.
Recordings will be posted online in early July and do not require registration, but some may require membership.
TASO members get a 15% discount, automatically applied when logged in to the registration form.
$190 League Member
$295 Not-Yet-Member
Group Rates
*To register for the National Conference with a group, please contact member@americanorchestras.org, or 646 822 4010 to obtain the relevant discount code for your registration form.
Volunteers Group Discount
Groups of two or more volunteers (and/or board members) from any combination of member organizations.
$430 per person
Members of Orchestras in Groups 1-4
Three or more members of the same member organization registering together.
$680 per person
Members of Orchestras in Groups 5-6
Three or more members of the same member organization registering together.
$480 per person
Members of Orchestras in Groups 7-8
Two or more members from any combination of member organizations registering together.
$430 per person
Members in a Larger* Youth Orchestras
Three or more members of the same member organization registering together
*Youth Orchestras with an operating budget of $610,000 or higher
If you're not sure of the size of your orchestra’s budget, please contact Member Services at member@americanorchestras.org, or 646 822 4010.
$480 per person
Members in a Smaller* Youth Orchestras
Two or more members of the same member organization registering together.
*Youth Orchestras with an operating budget under $610,000
If you're not sure of the size of your orchestra’s budget, please contact Member Services at member@americanorchestras.org, or 646 822 4010.
$430 per person
Members of International Orchestras
Three or more members of the same member organization registering together.
$480 per person
LARGE GROUPS
Ten or more individuals from the same organization registering together can arrange a special rate. Contact member@americanorchestras.org with a list of the registrant names, their role with the organization, and email address so Member Services provide these individuals with the appropriate discount code.
Exhibitors
Please contact Steve Alter at salter@americanorchestras.org to learn more.
Tabletop Booth: $925
Includes one registration and one 6-foot draped table with a chair and an identification sign. No floor standing displays for this booth type.
Standard Booth: $1,350
Each 8′ x 10′ booth includes one registration and will be set with 8′ high blue and white back drape, 3′ high blue side dividers, one 8′ white skirted table, three side chairs, one wastebasket, and one 7″ x 44″ one-line identification sign.
Tech Fair with Presentation: $2,325
Attend and exhibit at the League Conference + participate as a presenter in the Tech Fair. Includes:
A 20-minute presentation session in a conference room (Room comes equipped with a hard-wired internet connection, projector/screen, and basic sound system).
Early set-up of your exhibit booth in the Exhibit Hall with designated early hours especially for those vendors participating in the Tech Fair.
One full conference registration.
8' x 10' booth with an 8’ high back wall, two 3’ high side walls, an eight-foot table, and three chairs.
Description of your company’s presentation, company logo, speaker name, and contact information included in a special Tech Fair program handed out to all attendees.
Exhibit listing on the Conference website, as well as the program handed out to all delegates of the Conference upon arrival.
Breakfast to be provided for vendors and attendees.
Tech Fair Booth Only: $1,550
Attend and exhibit at the League Conference + participate as an exhibitor at the Tech Fair. (Presentation not included.)
Early set-up of your exhibit booth in the Exhibit Hall with designated early hours especially for those vendors participating in the Tech Fair.
One full conference registration.
8' x 10' booth with an 8’ high back wall, two 3’ high side walls, an eight-foot table, and three chairs
Description of your company’s presentation, company logo, speaker name, and contact information included in a special Tech Fair program handed out to all attendees.
Exhibit listing on the Conference website, as well as the program handed out to all delegates of the Conference upon arrival.
Breakfast to be provided for vendors and attendees.
Tech Fair Presentation Only: $1,500
Tech Fair Presentation Only (Conference registration and exhibit not included).
A 20-minute presentation session in a conference room (room comes equipped with a hard-wired internet connection, projector/screen, and basic sound system).
Description of your company’s presentation, company logo, speaker name, and contact information included in a special Tech Fair program handed out to all attendees.
Breakfast to be provided for vendors and attendees.
Additional delegates from each exhibitor:$780 Early Bird (before the deadline of April 25, 2024) | $880 Regular
Groups of three or more delegates attending from a single organization are eligible for a discounted rate of $680 per person. Please contact our Member Services team at 646 822 4010 for more information.
Pre-Conference Seminars and Meetings
EDCE Pre-Conference MEETING
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
This seminar is open to League members only. The registration fee covers costs for food and transportation to and from the Conference hotel.
Please note, the Education and Community Engagement (EdCE) Half-Day meeting is designed for professionals of League member orchestras who specialize in this work. If you have any questions, please contact nlee@americanorchestras.org.
$80 Early Bird
$100 Regular
Budgeting for Financial Success
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
$295
$365 not-yet-member
Rethinking Tradition to Make Your Events More Meaningful, More Relevant, and More Inclusive
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
$295
$365 not-yet-member
The New PPP for Boards—Post-Pandemic Pivot
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
$295
$365 not-yet-member
Press
If you are a member of the press, please contact Rachelle Schlosser at rschlosser@americanorchestras.org for credential and registration information.
Pricing is subject to change.
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