48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
August 4 - 6, 2016 Oakland 

Bidding for 2 JetBlue Vouchers Closes This Friday 
 
Thanks to JetBlue, we have two vouchers up for bid (good for a one-way trip, or one round trip total) to and from any city in the continental US where JetBlue flies. 

The two vouchers will be awarded to the highest bidder as of 5 P.M. on Friday, June 24. All bids should be emailed to the ACSO office and the highest bidder will be notified at that time. The bidder will have until noon on Monday, June 27 to submit a credit card payment to the ACSO office before moving to the next highest bidder.

 

Earlybird and group registration deadlines are June 30th.
Register now to save!

Disruption - no dates

"Everyone told me to expect "the warm ACSO welcome," and I can say that as first-timer attendee new to California and new to ACSO, that is resoundingly true. I met so many new people interested in me and my orchestra, made so many great connections, and also learned an incredible amount that I am excited to take back and put into practice in my daily work."
--- Aubrey Bergauer, California Symphony 2015

SERIOUS MEETINGS NEED SERIOUS FUN!  
CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING SPECIAL EVENTS
 
MAKE TIME FOR A CRUISE
Thursday, August 4 from 4:20 - 8:00 PM 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht the USS Potomac will take you on an evening cruise around the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Enjoy scenic views, drink some of the finest wine the region has to offer, and make lasting memories with your colleagues. $85 but must register ahead of the Conference. 
 
FREE FILM SCREENING: What Would Beethoven Do?
Thursday, August 4 from 8:30 - 10:30 PM

This award-winning film exploring the state of classical music in the 21st century first premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April 2016 with sold out screenings.

It premiered in California Los Angeles on June 4 at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

But don't worry if you couldn't make it to Hollywood.
The documentary will be screened at the Conference.

FREE but must register ahead of the Conference. 


TOUR AN HISTORIC LANDMARK 
Friday, August 5 from 6 - 7:30 PM 
   
Join ACSO and the Oakland Symphony for our Overture Party at the historic Paramount Theatre. Enjoy music and wine while catching up with friends. FREE but must register ahead of Conference. 

FESTIVAL OPERA PRESENTS 
ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO IN THE STYLE OF 
 
Friday, August 5 from 8 - 10:30 PM
Follow the adventures of 'Captain' James T. Belmonte as he sets off on a mission to rescue his kidnapped crew members, 'Lieutenant' Constanza and 'Mister' Pedrillo, from an all-too-familiar set of villains. Please don't tell anyone, but rumor has it that there may even be a Gorn lurking in the wings. $90, $65, $45, however you must purchase before Conference as there are a limited number of tickets available to delegates.
 
Michael Morgan, Oakland Symphony music director; Festival Opera Orchestra; Festival Opera Chorus; Brian Cheney as Belmont, tenor; Shawnette Sulker as Constanza, soprano; Robert Norman as Pedrillo, tenor; Sara Duchovnay as Blondie, soprano; Kevin Thompson as Osmin, bass
FINISH THE CONFERENCE WITH A BANG!
Saturday, August 6 from 2:30 - 4 PM 

Finish your Conference experience with one last hurrah! Join the ACSO family in celebrating the more than three decades-long career of our beloved executive director.
This very special Finale Reception will honor Kris Sinclair's exceptional achievements at the helm of this organization and wish her well as she transitions to a richly-deserved retirement filled with family, friends, travel and superb music.




HOW TO REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE 
Quick, efficient and immediate!
(A $7.50 processing fee applies to all paid online registrations; group registration is not available online)
Ideal for groups. Fax, mail or phone in your registration.
 
ACSO invites first-time delegates to apply for a complimentary registration ($249/value).
(Applicants must also fill out a conference registration form using one of the two above methods.
There is no charge for filling out the form online unless applicants choose to buy a paid event ticket.)
Applications are being accepted for ACSO's 21st Annual Most Valuable Player Awards. Submissions due by June 30th.

Rooms are just $169/night (plus taxes) and available until July 13th or when the block is filled. Please note that nearly 80% of the room block has been sold already. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment!
 
ACSO members pay a discounted Conference registration rate. Save 
$100 on a 3-day registration through July 24th. Pay for membership with Conference registration and get the rest of this year and next year for just $100 (save $40). 
 
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS CONFERENCE SPONSORS
 
2016 Conference Wine Sponsor  
 

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