You have to love the internet. I backtracked my way to an intriguing blog post by Greg Stepanich, Assistant business editor and occasional arts critic (as his bio tells it) for the Palm Beach Post, this weekend…
The Future
More On The Dangers Of Universal Statements
Once again, the scourge of inapt universal statements has reared its ugly head. This instance comes from Joseph Horowitz and his appearance on the WAMU program The Kojo Nnamdi Show…
Loss Of Momentum
Among all of the gloom and doom talk mixed in with sunshine and rainbows there’s an important conversation that doesn’t get the attention it deserves in this industry. I’m talking about the loss of momentum concerning fundraising on the board level.
How to Save Classical Music – Step One
Step One – Establishing the Problem Getting people interested in classical music is easy. The product sells itself with little effort beyond that from the extremely talented musicians required to create it. So why are orchestras fighting to find replacements to plug the holes in their rapidly eroding patron base? Why is it difficult to get more than 4% of a community’s population interested in their local orchestra? Why is it …
What We Need Is Another Henry Ford
In 1914 Henry Ford instituted his new process of mass production. His financial backers were insisting that he follow the industry trends and hand build cars designed for the elite in society. They wanted him to hire managers with “conventional” experience in this growing industry. Henry told them to take a hike and put his money, reputation, and livelihood on the line to do it his way. He was on a …