Members of the League’s Student Leadership Council participated in multiple events at the League’s 2025 National Conference in Salt Lake City. Photo by Douglas Carter Photography.
The League of American Orchestras is offering students the opportunity to jumpstart their careers with free memberships and leadership programs. Student membership is best suited for those who are currently enrolled in high school or college (including undergraduate and advanced degree programs) and is also open to recent graduates. Students who join the League for free enjoy many benefits: member savings on all League events, including the National Conference; free online student programming and member forum; the latest orchestra news; connection with a national network of 2,000 organizations and individuals, and much more. The League of American Orchestras champions the vitality of music and the orchestral experience, supports the orchestra community, and leads change boldly. Learn more about the League’s free student memberships at americanorchestras.org/students.
For deeper engagement with the orchestra field, League student members currently enrolled in an academic program can consider applying to the League’s Student Leadership Council. The council’s mission is to lead, advocate, and champion student member voices and ideas as the League supports the career entry and progression of the next generation of orchestra professionals and promotes a thriving future for orchestras. Benefits include mentorship and network building opportunities to further career progression, access to the League’s jobs listings site, and complimentary registration for the League’s National Conference, as well as support with necessary travel expenses. The application deadline for the Student Leadership Council is September 28. Learn more at americanorchestras.org/students.
