Resources
	The 2005 Gold Book is now available. You'll find ideas for successful fundraising, education, membership, service and ticket sales projects. Included are contact names and numbers, so you can get additional information from the people who submitted the information. Presented by the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras.	Order Code: GB2005 LAO Members: $32.50 / Non-members: $37.50 On Sale : 2004 and 2001 Gold Books are 50% off! Order Codes: GB2004 and GB 2001 LAO Members: $16.25 / Non-members: $18.75 Purchase them online at the LAO website.
HANDOUTS / PRESENTATION NOTES TASO's Fine Formula for Forms, by Laura Hyde, Women's Symphony League of Tyler ARTICLES Creative Thinking in Event Planning - a presentation by Melissa D. Tierce (Special Event/Fund Raising Specialist) These five articles are from Mary Rogers, Social Scene Reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (included with permission): Dinner’s Not the Point at Benefits Ladies, Please, Don't Play the Name Game  How To Get Support For Your Cause  Here’s How To Get The Invite Right  Making the Grade as a Volunteer

WEBSITES

List of Hot Topics for Volunteers from Energize, Inc. - Look through these "hot topics" and read the responses from other volunteer leaders around the world. A lot of inspiration here!

League of American Orchestras - LAO provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform.

Play Music - Another ASOL project, this website encourages young people to play music.

Essentials of Music - Provides an insight into six historical periods of classical music, covering themes, musical context, and style. Biographical information is given on composers from each era, and is listed alphabetically with Real Audio files to illustrate their work. A glossary of musical terms is included.

NYPL Music Division: Selected Music Resources on the Internet - Extensive index of music resources, covering music licensing and publishing, libraries, archives, professional organizations and societies. Author: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

 

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