The beat pulls us in, and the notes start to soar. We are attracting more first-time buyers than ever, and our audiences are getting younger. So why do we feel out of step? Our retention rates are at an all-time low. How can we get back in the groove? More repeatable revenue, at every stage of […]
On 25 April 2024, we hosted the second edition of Collaboration Pitch Sessions. This one-hour virtual gathering provides a platform for member orchestras to pitch projects for which they’re looking for collaborators, from commissioning a new work to creating a support network for young musicians, and everything in between! You can watch a recording of […]
“Harmony Site has streamlined our communications with orchestra members, and gives us one place to manage all our member information and communications. Since we can easily give people permissions to edit various pieces of information within Harmony Site, it has been easier for us to share the work among multiple people. And our players like […]
Comparative Report 2022-23 – Summary by Budget Size Comparative Report 2022-23 – Summary by Region Comparative Report 2021-22 – Summary of Summaries: 2018-19 to 2022-23 by Budget Size Comparative Report 2021-22 – Summary of Summaries: 2018-19 to 2022-23 by Region Archives Summaries by Budget Size and Regions For almost half a century, Orchestras Canada […]
One of the membership benefits for Orchestras Canada members is access to Directors and Officers liability insurance through Cowan Insurance. Wondering what that actually means? On January 25, 2024, we hosted 3 experts from Cowan Insurance to give an overview of the exact product the Orchestras Canada members have access to, to ensure everyone is […]
On behalf of Ontario’s orchestras, Orchestras Canada submitted a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs’ 2024 pre-budget consultations. We recommended that the province of Ontario: Invest an additional $5 million dollars per year in the arts through the Ontario Arts Council starting in 2024-25. Invest $25 million over 5 years to relaunch the […]
Early in 2023, we were delighted to collaborate with Rich Coburn, founder and director of BIPOC Voices, on a Canada Council for the Arts-funded proiect designed to answer a simple yet important question: Have Canadian orchestras diversified the repertoire they are bringing to the public in recent years, and are they actively including music by […]
On December 13, 2023, Orchestras Canada hosted an overview of the impact on musical instruments of regulatory changes for elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn, and how these amendments fit in the overall controls on international trade under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Webinar Recording Slide Deck Presenter: Lise […]
One of Orchestras Canada’s member benefits is access to extended health coverage through the AFBS Arts and Entertainment Plan. But, what does that really entail? To answer this question, we hosted a webinar titled Health Insurance 101 on December 6, 2023 at noon. Jason Saulay provided an overview of health insurance in Canada and introduced […]
TRG Arts believes in the power of data. It shines a light on opportunities and points us in strategic directions. In 2020, TRG Arts launched the Arts & Culture Benchmark. This free tool provides participating arts organizations with real-time data dashboards that compare their ticket sales and donations to their historical results and aggregate trends […]