American Symphony Orchestra League 62nd National Conference::Networking

Items with an asterisk (*) indicate advance registration and/or additional fee required.

Take advantage of four days of interaction with your colleagues and contacts. Visit the My Conference section to see additional networking events within your professional area.

Conference Orientation
Get the inside scoop on what Conference is all about from the folks who know! If this is your first Conference, attend this friendly roundtable-style orientation where you'll meet seasoned Conference attendees who will fill you in on what you need to know to make the most of your Conference experience. You'll sit at a roundtable moderated by someone in your constituency/professional area, so that you can connect with them throughout the week. (Wednesday at 1:15pm)

Opening Reception
After Wednesday's Opening Session join all of your colleagues for a reception celebrating Conference. Mingle with friends and colleagues before heading out for the evening.

Receptions
There will be a number of sponsored receptions throughout the Conference week. Please visit your My Conference page to see receptions and other networking events scheduled for your constituency.

*NEA Consultations
Take advantage of individual consultations with specialists from the National Endowment for the Arts' music division. E-mail Najean Lee, Government Affairs & Education Advocacy Manager, to sign up for your 20-minute slot on Thursday or Friday.

*Private Electronic Media Consultations
Joe Kluger, AEA Consulting, will be available during the Conference to meet with representatives of individual orchestras for 30 minutes each to discuss any strategic or practical electronic media issues. To arrange a private conversation, which will be scheduled on June 20, 21, or 22 on a first-come, first-served basis, please contact him in advance at jkluger@aeaconsulting.com to set up a mutually convenient time.

Dine-Arounds
Make new friends and enjoy one of Nashville's restaurants at the Dine-Arounds on Thursday evening. Sign-up sheets will be on the bulletin board next to the Registration Area all day on Wednesday and Thursday, and at the Conference Orientation on Wednesday at 1:15pm (see above). Sign up for the restaurant or group that appeals to you, then meet in the hotel lobby at the time specified on the form. Dine-Arounds are pay-your-own-way.

Exhibit Area
Visit with exhibitors and business partners in the Exhibit Area—hours are:

Wednesday, June 20, 2007: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday, June 21, 2007: 7:30am - 2pm
Friday, June 22, 2007: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:45 pm - 5:00 pm

You can also enjoy breakfasts and several breaks on Thursday and Friday with your business partners in the exhibit area. Visit your My Conference page for timing. League Business Partners—visit your My Conference page for information on exhibiting.

Internet Café
Catch up on your e-mail, visit key web sites, and find out the latest news via computers with high-speed Internet access in the exhibit area. Hours are the same as the Exhibit Area, listed above.

Sponsored by IMG Artists

*Almost Famous
You work in the music business... You are under 35... You have great ideas about the future of orchestras and want to share them with your equally open-minded peers, free from the prying eyes of "authority" and "tradition"... This laid back, late night off-site session on Wednesday, June 20 is your chance! Contact Anastasia Boudanoque (aboudanoque@symphony.org; 646 709 6910) or Jayson Greene (jgreene@symphony.org; 518-810-6257) for details.

Sponsored by Young Concert Artists, Inc. and The J. Stephen Turner Foundation

*Songwriting Workshops
Write a hit in true Nashville style! Express your creativity through a unique collaboration and co-write a song with one of Nashville's hit-writing singer/songwriters. Experience first-hand the Nashville Chamber Orchestra's award winning and GRAMMY nominated Kid Pan Alley education project and take home a CD of your creation!

Tune-Up Party
Mingle with colleagues and friends at the Tune-Up Party, hosted by the Nashville Symphony.

Sponsored by the Nashville Symphony and Culinaire

*Yoga
Prepare for your day the Yogi way—beginner level yoga sessions Thursday and Friday morning will rejuvenate your body and spirit. All levels welcome.

Communications Crossroads
Communications Crossroads offers an extensive selection of orchestra brochures, newsletters, flyers, and educational materials, free for the taking. Bring a supply of your own materials to share and take home an assortment of new ideas. Bring your orchestra's materials to the Delegate Lounge as soon as you arrive at Conference. (Delegates are responsible for displaying and monitoring their own materials.)

Employment Opportunities Center
Post a job or visit the Center to peruse job listings. Interested applicants may leave their resumes and request interviews (scheduled at the request and convenience of the employer). E-mail Aaron Siegel before May 15 if you're interested in posting a job.

Volunteer Hospitality and Awards Area
Pick up some new ideas at this area outside Rooms 204-206 of the Nashville Convention Center. Learn about the Volunteer Council; browse the project displays of Gold Award winners, and share newsletters, invitations, and other printed materials for volunteers. Explore the new Gold Book Online interactive search engine on a dedicated computer console.

Delegate Lists
These lists will be updated weekly. Please check back if you don't find the names of individuals you hope to see.

To search for a specific delegate on these lists, type Control-F and enter in the name of the delegate.