For Institute purposes, a symphony orchestra organization is an organization consisting of professional musicians, staff, and volunteers assembled together as an independent, nonprofit institution in which the orchestra principally performs a symphonic repertoire and is the central organizational component. As noted, the Advocates of Change has been formed as a way for individuals involved with or otherwise interested in symphony orchestra organizations to encourage and accelerate positive change in their vitality, effectiveness and performance. Participation in this group is open to anyone who embraces the group's beliefs and signifies that commitment with a contribution to the Institute, which funds will be used to further the group's objectives. The Institute mails Harmony on a complimentary basis to selected persons in academic, media, association, foundation, arts, international, reference and other selected institutions to keep them abreast of developments and changes in symphony orchestra organizations and the Institute, and other related matters. In addition, the Institute will mail Harmony on a complimentary basis to students in music schools and arts management programs on an academic year basis, upon a request by a student and endorsed by a faculty member.
Annual subscriptions are on a calendar year basis.
In addition to receiving checks mailed to the Institute's offices, the Institute can accept credit card payment by phone, fax, or e-mail. The Institute can also receive payments and contributions through its Web site at payment . The Institute wishes to serve and help bring about positive change in North American symphony orchestra organizations, which it defines as organizations consisting of musicians, staff, and volunteers assembled together as an independent, nonprofit institution in which the orchestra, comprised of professional musicians principally performing a symphonic repertoire, is the central component. Symphony Orchestra Institute. All Rights Reserved.