TAFTO 2007 Contribution – Leonard Slatkin
Wed, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
Capitalizing on the value of using personal experiences to connect with a reader, Leonard Slatkin has created a wonderful TAFTO contribution that draws on numerous events throughout his notable career – even one from when he was purportedly “just hanging around waiting for my first opportunity to conduct.” All in all, his contribution is an
TAFTO 2007 Contribution – Michael Tiknis
Tue, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
“Leave it to a manager to tell you how to work the system.” That is precisely what Michael Tiknis does with his TAFTO contribution. Michael is an arts manager who understands that the inherent value, and thereby draw, of any performing arts group is the talent. With a line like “So by all means, take
TAFTO 2007 Contribution – James W. Palermo
Mon, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
Take A Friend To Orchestra is all about finding ways to help people who enjoy classical music share the event with friends. And having spent my first summer living in Chicago and taking advantage of the Grant Park Music Festival, I can safely say that there isn’t a combination of location, ensemble, atmosphere, and price
2007 TAFTO PROMOTIONS
Sun, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
The following organizations are offering special Take A Friend To Orchestra promotions: SYRACUSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Throughout April, concert-goers can purchase “buy one, get one” tickets to take a friend to any SSO concert in May, 2007. The May series is: Beethoven Symphony No. 6, May 11-12, 2007 (Post-Standard Classics) An American Tribute, May 18-19, 2007
Do You Get It? Some April Fool’s Day Fun
Sun, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
In order to demonstrate just how wacky this business can be, I’ve assembled a group of “media releases” from recent events. Some are real and others are complete fabrications, can you tell which one is which…
