Drew McManus on the orchestra business.
I just ran across this article in the NY Times by John Rockwell entitled Turn-Ons: Classical Concerts. Turnoffs: Sticker-Shock Tickets. We seem to have similar opinions about the inflated cost of orchestra tickets. Here’s a teaser: “Museums attract the young because people know they are a good deal: low prices for everyone, and once you’re in, you’re equal to everyone else.” What are you waiting for? Go read the rest …
I have to rant a little. Ok, a lot. I read an article from the 1/4/04 Baltimore Sun by music critic Tim Smith entitled Fine Tuning Its Future. In the article, Tim outlines what the BSO has planned for its future and how it expects to bring in a new audience through developing an overhauled concert experience. To be fair, I’ll mention the good things first: I’m very happy to see …
I was pleased to recently receive a reader response to a published reader response. It shows us all when we have a topic that is interesting and communication that is worth continuing. Canadian born and trained Robert Gloor, Executive Director for Orchestra London, wrote in to share his observations about the positive effects of free concerts and community outreach in response to Robert from DC’s remarks. In London, Ontario, a …
Just a note to Adaptistration readers: if you attempted to send any email to my account between December 30th – December 31st, it most likely did not reach me. Please feel free to resend any email as I now have a new computer up and running!
I’ve received a great deal of responses about this blog and I would like to share two contrasting reader opinions that I feel add to this issue. The first is from Curt Long, the Executive Director for the Dayton Philharmonic and ASOL Management Fellowship Program alumnus. Curt takes me to task regarding my assertion of League influence over the industry and my assessment of their Management Fellowship Program. On the other hand, …