Symphony Orchestras

Performing Arts Companies
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


League of American Orchestras
Information resources available from this organization include:

Quick Orchestra Facts
http://www.americanorchestras.org/
Summary overview of the orchestra industry in the U.S. includes information on the number and types of orchestras, participation, attendance, performances, and revenue sources. Available free online.

Orchestra Statistical Report
http://osr.americanorchestras.org/
Annual survey includes detailed income and expense data, as well as information on personnel, compensation, endowment funds, balance sheets, volunteers, and performance venues. Blank Excel spreadsheet form detailing survey contents is accessible free online. Survey is available to participating members only; contact association for more information.

Performing Arts
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Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Musicians, Singers, & Related Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos095.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is free online.

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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Symphony Orchestras
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Industry statistics for symphony orchestras include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

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Industry Financial Ratios
Symphony Orchestras
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Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for symphony orchestras. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

League of American Orchestras
Orchestra Statistical Report
http://osr.americanorchestras.org/
Annual survey includes detailed income and expense data, as well as information on personnel, compensation, endowment funds, balance sheets, volunteers, and performance venues. Blank Excel spreadsheet form detailing survey contents is accessible free online. Survey is available to participating members only; contact association for more information.


League of American Orchestras
Orchestra Staff Compensation Survey
http://salarysurvey.americanorchestras.org/
Annual survey includes detailed information on staffing and personnel, annual salaries, and fringe benefits. Blank Excel spreadsheet form detailing survey contents is accessible free online. Survey is available to participating members only; contact association for more information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Musicians, Singers, & Related Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos095.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is free online.




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