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STRATEGIC PLAN

The Rules of the Society are the cornerstone for the setting of all strategic direction.
Every three years, the EC will conduct a Strategy Review to:
 Understand why AYO exists
 Identify the goals needing to be achieved to ensure AYO is meeting its purpose.
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Preparing a SWOT analysis can help clarify strategies to support the goals:
 Strengths………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
 Weaknesses……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
 Opportunities………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
 Threats ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..

Mission
To provide the best possible orchestral training and tuition to young musicians at the pre-professional
level and to enrich the cultural life of the community by presenting music at the highest level of
artistic achievement.

Vision
WHAT
 To have every talented young musician living in the Auckland region know about AYO and, by
virtue of its reputation, eager to become a member.
 To have a reputation amongst music teachers such that they encourage their students to
audition.
HOW
 To have volunteers with the time and required skills enthusiastic about being involved in the
running of AYO
 To have supporters, donors, sponsors and funders keen to be associated with AYO and
offering regular financial support.

Values
 Highest possible artistic standard of performance and musicianship IS offered by Music
Director and IS expected from players
 The orchestra works and performs as a team
 EC Planning and operations well organised and supportive

Goals

Strategies