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Step 1
Organize the daily schedule of orchestra members to help manage a limited amount of time. Develop a standard template that is easy to read for your conductor, musicians and assistants. You can do this using word-processing software.
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Step 2
Greet musicians arriving to audition for your orchestra, and run through the day's schedule. You must act as the contact point for the orchestra to streamline the audition process without disturbing the conductor and other panelists.
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Step 3
Develop a steady stream of funds for your orchestra with the help of the board of directors and the conductor. A manager can take initiative for fundraising by researching music grants from state and national organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts (see Resources below).
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Step 4
Meet regularly with maintenance workers and stagehands to anticipate issues with your facility. You should have each worker report hourly on necessary repairs.
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Step 5
Facilitate podcasting and video recordings of your orchestra to help promote classical music to the public. Clear space in your equipment budget for microphones, USB adapters and recording software from a music-supply website like the Musician's Friend (see Resources below).
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Step 6
Locate a webmaster in your community who can help you manage your orchestra's Internet presence. You should purchase a website from a company like eNonProfits to find templates designed especially for fine-arts organizations (see Resources below).
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Step 7
Arrange chairs, stands and lights based on a standardized plan. Create an overview of the stage area and hand out a copy to assistants and interns who lay out supplies needed for a performance.
