The Atmosphere Of Advertisements
Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
I can’t count the times I’ve had discussions with folks in the business about the environment of concert halls; it’s cold, sterile, non inclusive, etc. Everyone seems to realize that things needs to change on one level or another but there’s so much that’s entrenched in every nook and cranny it’s hard to see where
An Inside Look At The SLSO Mediated Negotiations
Mon, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Update: In the spirit of equal-time, the St. Louis Symphony management have been offered multiple opportunities to express their interpretations of the recent mediated negations, to expand on their positions, and to respond to statements made by the SLSO musician’s representative. As of 2/23/05 they have respectfully declined that opportunity although the offer continues to
What’s Good For The Goose
Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
More on the whole booing issue, I ran across this wonderful suggestion from oboist Patricia Mitchell’s blog, oboeinsight: Anyway, if the audience wants to boo, fine. May we boo back when they are annoying? 😉 It made me remember an old Bugs Bunny cartoon where Bugs is the featured piano soloist performing Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody.
Reader Response: You’d Give Your What?
Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
In response to yesterday’s article about audience feedback during concerts, a member of a major orchestra viola section sent in some worthwhile observations and strong feelings about standing ovations, rhythmic applause, clapping between movements and booing:
I’ll Clap Between Movements And Boo If I Want To
Thu, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
There’s been an interesting thread having to do with audience participation going around some of the more prominent classical music blogs around the country. It has to do with audience participation; should you clap between movements or boo after a performance that fell short artistically? Although there appear to be some definitive rules in place,
Patrons Unite Part 2
Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
To continue where things left off in Part 1, the concept of evolving giving circles into some thing like a Philanthropic Action Committee may be precisely what some orchestras need in order to help build their supporter base and increase active participation. Case in point, look at what’s going on in St. Louis right now.
Reader Response: Just The PhACs, Mam
Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
After reading through the articles about orchestra patrons forming Philanthropic Action Committees, Chris Carson, a member of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, made a good suggestion about changing the acronym from PAC’s to PhACs (pronounced “facks” or “facts”). I like that suggestion, so from here on out it’s just the PhACs
Patrons Unite Part 1
Tue, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Fellow AJ blogger Andrew Taylor and an intriguing piece up the other week about something called Giving Circles, which Andrew describes as a sort of investment club for philanthropic endeavors. It’s a good idea and certainly something which can help increase involvement and interest in local nonprofit endeavors, like an orchestra. However, after reading through
Reader Response: Memories Of Karl Haas
Mon, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
I would like to thank all of the readers who took the time to writer in with your memories or stories about Karl Haas. I included excerpts from several of them in an article published at The Partial Observer today. After talking with the people responsible for syndicating Karl’s program, Adventures in Good Music, I
It’s The Atmosphere, Dummy
Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
If you haven’t taken the time to read the latest article from love-him-or-hate-him Norm Lebrecht, carve a few moments out of your day and give it a read. It’s a good piece that points out what most people are thinking but don’t say out loud. Norm points out that most people are simply uncomfortable with
