Mission:
To ensure the continued existence of major symphony orchestras in North America through volunteerism.
WE HAD A GREAT AMSOV CONFERENCE IN KANSAS CITY!
AMSOV's Biennial Conference will in Kansas City, Missouri, took place on April 4-7, 2024. Our delegates praised the Conference for being an appropriate mix of informative content and lighter entertainment.
More details appear on our Conferences page, but here are a few photos. The next biennial AMSOV Conference will be in Toronto, Canada from May 13-17, 2026.
PANEL OF ADVISORS
Does your volunteer group have a question about fund raising or Bylaws or technical matters or other such issues? AMSOV is here to help! Check out our Panel of Advisors (see tab above) to see if we have an expert who can help. There is no charge for a telephone or Zoom consultation as long as you are an AMSOV member or belong to an organization that is.
DO YOU HAVE A VOLUNTEER ALL-STAR? NOMINATE THAT PERSON FOR AN AMSOV STANDING OVATION AWARD
Our 2024 Biennial Conference may be over, but that doesn't mean that AMSOV is sleeping on its laurels. No way. AMSOV is still active in promoting volunteerism in support of symphony orchestras in America. One way we do that is to recognize outstanding individual volunteers with a Standing Ovation Award. These awards, detailed on the Awards tab above, honor individuals who have gone above and beyond in their symphony volunteer efforts. AMSOV can give one of these awards each six months. Our next deadline is July 15, 2024. So nominate your own all star today!
WHY JOIN AMSOV?
"The opportunity to meet in concentrated effort with Symphony volunteers from across North America has been a complete pleasure. I left this past conference in Kansas City with many intriguing ideas to share with my Board and a number of action points to accomplish. Membership in AMSOV is essential as we all seek to support our orchestras in the most effective ways. Many thanks to my Kansas City colleagues who showed the rest us us a wonderful time at the recent conference."
Nancy L.
Dallas
The best thing about AMSOV are all the friendships that I have developed along the way. As volunteers, when we share and work together using our unique proficiencies and experiences, the whole is much greater than the sum of the parts. I am indebted to AMSOV for all the
one-of-a-kind experiences that I have had visiting symphony volunteer organizations in the United States and Canada and the opportunity to attend outstanding performances of their symphonies.
Mike M.
Kansas City
In the 20+ years that I have been a member of AMSOV, I have greatly appreciated how the organization supports and champions North America’s major symphony orchestra volunteer groups. Its conferences, website and email newsletters inform groups about orchestral activity and developments. The conferences provide educational sessions from renowned speakers on innovation, advocacy, projects and fundraising, and leadership advancement. Friendships with the volunteer groups have been formed and sustained through the many years. I am excited to go to Kansas City in 2024 to greet longtime friends and make new friendships from the member orchestras.
Deborah B.
Dallas
I have attended all but two conferences since 1987. Through the years, I have truly enjoyed meeting, networking, sharing and getting new ideas from volunteers from many other major orchestras, and learning to sharpen my leadership skills. I have also made some life-long friends.
AMSOV has been an important part of my life and I am grateful to have been given the opportunity.
Ginny C.
Los Angeles
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