Juanita Miller Concerto Competition

Sunday, January 7, 2024
SMU Owen Arts Center

Awards of Excellence + Projects

The TASO Awards of Excellence are awarded to a business, patron, legislator, and volunteer, in recognition for outstanding service, support and promotion of the interests and growth of symphony orchestras. Recognized Project Awards are awarded  in the fields of communications & technology, education, fundraising, and leadership & service.

57th Annual Conference
Tyler, Texas

April 5 - 6, 2024


Special Education Programs 

 "How to be an Effective Leader"

Speaker:
 James Leffler
Vice President of Development for
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Recorded February 23, 2022

Resources recommended by James Leffler
YouTube
Simon Sinek: How Great leasers Inspire Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA

Books
John C. Maxwell: 5 Levels of Leadership
Patrick Lencioni: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Bill George, True North


“Fundraising - How to determine the best
fundraiser for your organization”

Speakers 
Ann Wolford
President of The Wolford Group (thewolfordgroup.com)

Sally Alvis
Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Brookshire Bros.
Former anchor producer for Six News Tonight, Live at Five and Positively Southeast Texas.

Wolford Group is offering 30 minutes free consultation to any organization.
Contact Ann: awolford@thewolfordgroup.com

Recorded November 10, 2021