TAFTO Reader Response A Question For Mr. Fogel
Wed, May 5, 2005
by Drew McManus
An Adaptistration reader who wishes to remain anonymous submitted the following question to Henry Fogel after reading his TAFTO contribution. Question: Do the ASOL members have future plans to institute some form of this middle-class- friendly ticket policy for orchestra level seats? Or are orchestras only interested in nurturing rich and affluent, and generally suburban,
TAFTO Contribution – Patricia Emerson Mitchell
Tue, May 5, 2005
by Drew McManus
Patricia Emerson Mitchell is the principal oboe for Opera San Jose and second oboe for both Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley and Symphony Silicon Valley. In addition to being a professional musician, Patricia is also one of the few musicians who have entered the world of music blogging in its early formation. Her weblog, Oboeinsight
TAFTO Contribution – Henry Fogel
Mon, May 5, 2005
by Drew McManus
May is officially Take a Friend to Orchestra month and our first contribution is from a man with a lifetime of experience working to bring classical music to communities across the country, Henry Fogel. Henry is a passionate advocate for classical music and has served as an executive manager in some of the finest orchestras
IT’S TAKE A FRIEND TO ORCHESTRA MONTH
Mon, May 5, 2005
by Drew McManus
May is here and it’s officially Take a Friend to Orchestra month (TAFTO); your sanctioned excuse to approach a friend about attending an orchestra concert with you. The problem for some people out there is that they just don’t know who to get the ball rolling, and that’s why Adaptistration will feature a collection of
Why Do You Rob a Bank
Fri, Apr 4, 2005
by Drew McManus
When asked why he robbed banks, bank robber Willie Sutton answered, “Because that’s where the money was.” Sounds like a simple plan and simple plans usually work best (unless you’re like Willie and simply want to break the law). When the orchestra business examines their audience and realizes they need to start attracting a younger
