Month: August 2007

Catch-Up Day & Looking Ahead

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The past few days have been consumed with finishing up a very exciting project with a players’ association from an ICSOM ensemble. Before the work is coming to a close at the beginning of next month, I’ll be joining members from the group’s orchestra committee and their Local AFM president to present an outline of the project at next week’s ICSOM conference in Minneapolis, MN. All of the details about the …

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Critics Are Noting More Than Just Music

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The August 5, 2007 edition of the Louisville Courier-Journal published an article by music critic, Andrew Adler, where he remarks on the local performing arts organization’s websites…

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Sorting Out Pension Issues In Seattle

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Over the past few weeks, the Seattle newspapers have been reporting on growing labor tensions between the Seattle Symphony and their musicians over the status of their pension fund. So far, details have been slim but the issue of orchestras and pension funding should be of the highest priority for every professional ensemble. Granted, it may not be a very sexy topic but left unattended, an underfunded pension plan can wreck long term havoc on an institution. As such, this article takes a closer look into Seattle’s issues…

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This Is What I’m Talking About

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The benefits of getting players in contact with listeners isn’t a one way street. The trick is finding ways to foster interaction that doesn’t make players talk at patrons. Instead, sincerity is the key and if you’re fortunate you’ll get a happier, more satisfied player as well as a happier, more involved listener. If you’re really fortunate, you’ll even end up with happy cows… Keeping The Cows Happy by Holly Mulcahy