After three long years, the orchestra field reunites in person for the League’s National Conference. Join us June 1-3 in Los Angeles with the @LAPhil and @ACSOtweets. Registration is open NOW; the earlier you register the more you’ll save! https://t.co/a0iLJ3Povh #Orch2022

Happy Valentine's Day from the ACSO team! We love our members and everything you do to bring music to your communities ❤️ XOXO

Attention INDEPENDENT LIVE EVENTS VENUES including nonprofits: The CA Venues Grant Program deadline is Nov. 19. If you are impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for up to $250K. @CAfortheArts can help you apply with free webinars and in-person support.

"Not ok that musical training means you’re never taught what development is. That’s hurting our industry." Great blog post for music majors still in school, aspiring administrators, and those of us farther along. @ACSOtweets

The application deadline for Round 8 of the California COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is TOMORROW, September 30 at 5PM. With $1.5 billion in new funding available, nonprofits have a good chance to receive a grant. Click here to learn more and apply: https://t.co/1xgjzvzAcV

ACSO is excited to announce the next round of Virtual Peer Forums for Fall 2021! We are hosting forums for 11 different peer groups between Oct and Dec, giving you many chances to reconnect with peers. VPFs are free for members and $10 for not-yet-members. https://t.co/7Zo5tZdUQh

Join ACSO today! Our 21/22 membership year starts Oct 1. We welcome individuals and orgs of all sizes working in the classical music sector, even if you're outside of CA. You'll be joining a network of 120 orgs and their 3k+ staff, board, and musicians. https://t.co/VhneTah1kE

Be sure to sign up for next week's Ask an Expert Webinar with PBO Advisory Group, where they will focus on how to determine if your orchestra qualifies for ERTC or other federal COVID relief programs. Click here to register: https://t.co/PzfuAzSiVz

Last month, ACSO's Program and Membership Intern Julia Rael concluded her summer internship and left us with a Guest Blog about why arts administration should be included in undergraduate-level music and arts curriculum:

You don't want to miss our upcoming Ask an Expert Webinar with PBO Advisory Group, taking place Wednesday, September 22 at 11 AM PT. Click here to register: https://t.co/PzfuAzSiVz

Thrilled and incredibly honored to serve the orchestral field as a new Board member for @ACSOtweets!Since my first Annual Conference in 2018, I have learned so much from this organization and feel empowered to play a bigger role in our community.

How exciting to see our own Development Associate + Executive Liaison, @jriosarts, among these inspiring individuals! Way go to, Jonathan 😀

During the 2021 Annual Conference, ACSO members welcomed new board officers for 2021/22, elected six new board members, re-elected five renewing board members, and said farewell and thank you to several outgoing board members. Read the full announcement:

ACSO ED Sarah Weber took part in a discussion with @mOppenheimORG on the importance of symphony orchestras. "There's a cultural shift that is happening and needs to continue to happen to create a place where you feel like you belong at an orchestra."

We had an incredible 2021 Annual Conference last week! Thank you to all who attended, to all of our sponsors, and to all the speakers and facilitators. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn - and search the #ACSOcon hashtag - to see highlights from the week.

ACSO Executive Director Sarah Weber will be joining @mOppenheimORG for an engaging discussion about symphony orchestras TOMORROW, August 12 at 8 am PT. Click the link below to register for the FREE webinar!

Thrilled for our wonderful Board Chair, Leslie Lassiter, on her @ACSOtweets #MVP #Volunteer Award! Leslie is not only an absolute asset to #LACO's operations, but she is a remarkable person to boot! Congratulations, Leslie!

Join us today at 10 AM PT for the final session of #ACSOcon! Register at

Thank you for joining us!! ❤️