Period Instrument Focus Target orchestras and early music ensembles that seek authentic performance practices and period instrument setups; propose partnerships for collaborative concerts, masterclasses, and shared resources to leverage ACO’s expertise and historical performance credentials.

Education & Outreach Leverage ACO’s educational programs to pitch programming that includes youth and community engagement, workshops, and curriculum-aligned activities for schools or cultural institutions seeking enrichment through music history and performance practice.

Grants & Funding Identify opportunities to co-host grant-funded initiatives or sponsorships with ACO given their National Endowment for the Arts recognition; explore corporate giving programs and foundation partnerships to support period-instrument programming.

Executive Leadership With a new executive director appointed in 2026, approach fundraising, strategic partnerships, and audience development initiatives that align with leadership momentum; offer executive briefings or sponsorships tied to strategic initiatives.

Regional & Sector Fit Position products or services to mid-sized arts organizations and similar ensembles in the Northeast with comparable revenue and staffing; propose scalable solutions for administration, marketing, and digital presence that fit their operations and growth aspirations.