The League of American Orchestras website has the same great address—americanorchestras.org—but now it’s a whole new experience. The League launched its redesigned and updated site this spring, and in addition to featuring eye-catching photos of League-member orchestras, the new site makes information much easier to find with a filtered search function—and it’s all browsable on any device. “Building the new website was a transformational undertaking,” says League President and CEO Simon Woods. “We wanted our users to more easily find League resources and engage with League activities while enjoying the vibrant photos of our member orchestras throughout the site. There are so many new things to discover but I’m particularly excited about the directory introducing our staff to the field and the Envision section, which provides inspiration and ideas for the future of our artform.”
Some highlights of the new americanorchestras.org:
- Accessing information on COVID-19 and other timely issues has become much easier, via a topic-based menu and filtered search.
- The Advocate menu contains resources that help orchestras tell their stories, connect with government officials, and stay up to date about key policy issues.
- The new Envision section is a showcase of forward-looking and inspiring items about the field. This content will be refreshed regularly, with guest curators who will share their own perspectives.
- Throughout the site, photos submitted by League members capture the vitality of the artform. The site will feature new member photos on an ongoing basis.
- Symphony magazine has a new landing page spotlighting the most recent editions, with archival issues to be added in the coming weeks.
- The new Member Spotlight section focuses on individuals in the orchestra field, with each person’s custom-crafted Spotify playlist. Right now: Anwar Nasir from the Omaha Symphony.
More content is on the way, including the updated Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Center. Visit americanorchestras.org.
