Month: December 2017

Step Three In Preparing For Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns Is Database Optimization

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ArtsHacker.com

As expected, the Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate net neutrality by a partisan line 3-2 vote. The FCC live streamed the hearing and if you didn’t get an opportunity to listen, commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel (who voted against the measure to protect net neutrality) made certain to mention how much nonprofits and individual creators stand to suffer. On another hopeful note, a series of state attorney generals, such as New York’s Eric Schneiderman, …

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#TBT Get Ready For An Update To The Women Composer Database Project

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Adaptistration People 043

In advance of an update article next week about composer and arts administrator Rob Deemer’s Women Composer Database Project, I wanted to make sure you knew what the project is all and just how important the database will be to the field as it continues to grow. To that end, this pair of articles will bring you up to speed on how Deemer started the idea and where it’s grown over …

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Talking About Sexual Abuse In The Classical Music World With Rachel Katz

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Adaptistration People 143

I had the pleasure of talking to WWFM’s Rachel Katz for her program, A Tempo about the sensitive topic of sexual abuse and misconduct. Kudos to Katz and WWFM for tackling such a difficult subject. We talk about how nonprofit performing arts organizations should be responding to allegations and helping to make their environments safer for all artists. Board member responsibilities on institutional accountability. Institution vs. individual responsibility. Is it possible …

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Commentary: A Question Of Just Cause For Discipline Or Discharge In Minnesota

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Adaptistration Guy Trumpet

On Saturday, 12/2/17 the Minnesota Orchestra presented a concert featuring a guest artist known for writing music inspired by politics, his passion for opera, love, and family relationships. During the second half of the performance, the artist addressed the audience expressing concern over the recently passed GOP tax plan. Before his address to the audience was complete, the orchestra’s principal trumpet decided it offended his political sensibilities to such a degree …

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Here It Is, Your Holiday Moment Of Zen

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Holiday Moment Of Zen

You know it, you love, it, and it just isn’t the holiday season without it: The Messiah Organist Meltdown. If this holiday classic is new to you, give it moment and hang in there until the end; I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s 0:43 of unfiltered Messiah goodness.