Some recent work for a client led me to think about how much time orchestras spend on creating and maintaining a telephone etiquette policy. Furthermore, I wonder how many managers out there have ever taken the time to call their organization just to see how the voice mail system and employee telephone etiquette measures up…
Month: June 2007
Billion Dollar Business
The Chicago Tribune published an article by Charles Storch which reports that Chicago’s “arts are playing a leading role in Chicago’s economy and performing big time”…
Universal Truths
Although I generally don’t subscribe to many universal truths, some unexpected pre-gig warming up by musicians outside of my office this morning reminded me of one I do espouse: “for musicians, waiting for a gig to start is the same, regardless if it’s bagpipes or Bruckner.”
More Labor Ripples
Earlier in the week, it was Omaha Symphony and this time it is the San Antonio Symphony…
Looking Toward A Brighter Future
Given the recent round of doom and gloom being pandered throughout the business over large cuts in classical music coverage among traditional media outlets, I thought it would be useful to imagine a brighter future…