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39th Annual Biennial Conference in
Kansas City, MO
May 16 - 19, 2013

We hope that you will plan to join us at the 39th biennial AMSOV conference.  Be prepared to mix with other volunteers, share ideas and have lots of fun.  

Member Orchestras

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Grand Rapids Symphony
Houston Symphony
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Kansas City Symphony
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Nashville Symphony Orchestra
National Symphony Orchestra
North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Oregon Symphony
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Phoenix Symphony
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
San Francisco Symphony
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Utah Symphony Orchestra

The City of Fountains!

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Kansas City is the City of Fountains - rivaling Rome for the number of fountains per square mile!  Take a tour and be amazed.  Click here for more information;

The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum

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Be inspired by the treasures of the Nelson-Atkins. Discover the rich collections that comprise this world-class art museum by exploring select works ranging from ancient times to modern day.

We will have lunch and a tour at this wonderful museum.  Click here for more information.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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We will hear the Kansas City Symphony perform in their new home, Helzberg Hall in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Click here for more information.

Why should you come to an AMSOV conference?

  • Mingle - volunteers representing major symphonies throughout the US and Canada will attend.  The host committee will seat you at tables at every meal, ensuring you have an easy way to meet new volunteers and share ideas.  If you are coming alone, this makes it easy to mingle and meet your peers.
  • Re-energize - Every new idea leads to another exciting opportunity.  Don't reinvent the wheel - get excited about new opportunities for your volunteer organization by learning from others.  Trying to discover how to start a show house, an online auction, or just looking for a new idea - another AMSOV member can help you along.
  • Learn - AMSOV speakers have been selected to help you discuss the current issues in the arts, latest trends in fundraising and membership, as well as help you become a more effective leader.
  • Enjoy - The conference is filled with opportunities to enjoy some of the cultural highlights of Kansas City.  In addition, there are musical presentations throughout the conference by everyone from students to a wonderful concert by the Kansas City Symphony.

Volunteer Projects

Orchestra Volunteers provide valuable services to our member orchestras.  Obviously, one of the most important is fundraising.  Click here to see all of the fundraising projects undertaken by volunteers.

But volunteering is not just about fundraising.  Click here to see the many ways our volunteers get involved and provide valuable services, working with staff to keep the music playing.

We love music education.  Click here for a list of the music education projects that are so valuable for future audiences.

Mission

To ensure the continued existence of major symphony orchestras in North America through volunteerism.